Blue Rock State Park
Park
240 acres2.5 mi of trail
Black Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Blue Rock Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Blue Rock Township
The biggest trail networks: Blue Rock State Park (2.5 mi). 24% of Blue Rock Township’s land is conserved, about 4,065 acres. 2,849 acres are parks and preserves, 4,580 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
24%
4,065 acres · of 26.9 sq mi of land
Trails
18 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,849 ac
4,580 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
20%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 beach · 2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Blue Rock State Park, with 2.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
4,065 conserved acres
24% of Blue Rock Township’s land. Who manages Blue Rock Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,839 ac
Private owners1,226 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,539 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 1,226 acState Park · 300 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Rock State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 2,539 | Open |
| American Electric Power Fee Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 1,226 | Open |
| Blue Rock State Park State Park | State natural resources | 300 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Blue Rock Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Blue Rock Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Blue Rock Township
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Blue Rock Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in Blue Rock Township
Blue Rock State Park Lower CampgroundFee · In Blue Rock State Park
DirectionsBlue Rock State Park Upper CampgroundFee · In Blue Rock State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 15.6 mi
Black Trail6.0 mi
Blue Trail3.3 mi
Green Trail2.2 mi
Yellow Trail1.3 mi
White Trail1.2 mi
Forest Road 8 (White)1.0 mi
Red Trail0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Blue Rock Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 42 | 51 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 53 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Blue Rock Township →
Next door
Blue Rock Township and its neighbors
Blue Rock Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Rock Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Meigs Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Salt Creek Township | 11% | 0.1 | 2,140 | 24% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Blue Rock Township
Where can I hike in Blue Rock Township?
The longest trail networks: Blue Rock State Park, 2.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Blue Rock Township’s trails?
Blue Rock State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Blue Rock Township?
10,998 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Blue Rock Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,849 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Blue Rock Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →