West Branch State Park

West Branch State Park
Sunset, West Branch State Park, October 2015
West Branch State Park
Location in Ohio
West Branch State Park
West Branch State Park (the United States)
LocationPortage County, Ohio, United States
Coordinates41°08′35″N 81°06′29″W / 41.1431125°N 81.1081525°W / 41.1431125; -81.1081525
AreaLand: 5,379 acres (2,177 ha)
Water: 2,650 acres (1,070 ha)
Elevation981 feet (299 m)
Established1966
Administered byOhio Department of Natural Resources
DesignationOhio state park
WebsiteWest Branch State Park

West Branch State Park is a public recreation area located east of Ravenna, Ohio, on the west branch of the Mahoning River. The park encompasses more than 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of land and 2,650 acres (1,070 ha) of water mainly in Charlestown, Edinburg, and Paris townships, with additional land in neighboring Palmyra, Ravenna, and Rootstown townships. Activities include boating, fishing, and swimming on the Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir, hiking, and camping.