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Mano Point Fishing Area

Mano Point is a fishing access point on the Ohio River. Mano Point is named for an artifact found when the site was being built in the 1960s. A mano is a grinding stone used along with a larger stone called a metate to grind flour. Based on the number of artifacts collected here in the 1960s, we believe this was once the site of a Native American village which stood here on the banks of the Ohio River from the Early Archaic Period (7500-6900 BC) to the Late Archaic Period (4000-1000 BC). There…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 38.0427, -86.518

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Buzzard Roost Campground
  • German Ridge Campground
  • Saddle Lake Campground
  • TIPSAW LAKE
  • INDIAN CELINA LAKE
  • Newton-Stewart

Frequently asked questions

Is Mano Point Fishing Area reservable?

Mano Point Fishing Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Mano Point Fishing Area?

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How do I book a campsite at Mano Point Fishing Area?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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