Coal Ridge Park & Trail
Park
4.8 (16)
Reservoir Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725
Source-Reviewed Swimming And Access PlanningOH
The Bolt
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
The old Route 26 pull-off does not establish current public access to The Bolt. Barnesville's separate pool is not the creek or its photo identity.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
The saved Barnesville Memorial Park place and photograph concern a different village facility. The village confirms a managed pool with seasonal admission, but currently marks it closed until next season. Its pool, lake and park facilities do not verify The Bolt.
Water type
Source-Reviewed Swimming And Access Planning
Access
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
No current creek admission or free-entry arrangement verified. The separate Barnesville pool publishes its own seasonal admission.
Best season
No current creek bathing schedule verified. The Barnesville pool page says closed until next season
Nearby towns
Wheeling (Wv), Cambridge (Oh), Barnesville (Oh), Woodsfield (Oh)
Water body
Sunfish Creek Near Woodsfield
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Wheeling (Wv), Cambridge (Oh), Barnesville (Oh), Woodsfield (Oh)
Access location not verified
WOODSFIELD (OH), OH
Approximate location based on the nearest town. Confirm the exact spot and access before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Current swimming permission has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Check with the land manager before entering the water.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
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The historical Sunfish Creek bank is not a managed park
The archive points north of Woodsfield along Route 26 to an unmarked pull-off and a boulder on Sunfish Creek. No current owner-authorized bathing entrance or lawful visitor parking was established for that bank.
Do not transfer the saved park identity
The saved Barnesville Memorial Park place and photograph concern a different village facility. The village confirms a managed pool with seasonal admission, but currently marks it closed until next season. Its pool, lake and park facilities do not verify The Bolt.
Make a permission-based plan
Confirm the exact landowner, allowed activity and parking before travelling for the creek. Do not improvise a shoulder stop or descent, jump from the boulder or infer a safe depth. If access cannot be resolved, choose a separately named currently operating recreation facility.
Current planning sources
Getting There
Do not follow the old unmarked Route 26 shoulder and worn-path instructions without current landowner and parking authorization. Barnesville Memorial Park is a separate facility.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
Do not follow the old unmarked Route 26 shoulder and worn-path instructions without current landowner and parking authorization. Barnesville Memorial Park is a separate facility.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
The saved Barnesville Memorial Park place and photograph concern a different village facility. The village confirms a managed pool with seasonal admission, but currently marks it closed until next season. Its pool, lake and park facilities do not verify The Bolt. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
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Campground
3.6 (27)
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Public restroomRestroom
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Hiking area
4.8 (132)
Cambridge, OH 43725
Showers
Public bathroom
R-5, Cambridge, OH 43725
Truck Parking Club
Parking lot
5 (1)
2248 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge, OH 43725
Restroom and Showers
Public bathroom
R-6, Cambridge, OH 43725
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Campground
3.9 (297)
8000 Dozer Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725
Public restroomPublic showerRestroomRunning water
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Campground
4.8 (111)
R-5, Cambridge, OH 43725
Public restroomPublic showerRestroomRunning water
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bolt
Where does the historical Bolt account point?
To Sunfish Creek near Woodsfield via Route 26, not Barnesville Memorial Park.
Is there a verified public parking lot for The Bolt?
No current lawful visitor parking arrangement was established. An old unmarked pull-off is not permission.
Does the saved Barnesville park photo show The Bolt?
No. It identifies a different managed park and must not be transferred to this creek listing.
Is Barnesville's pool a separate alternative?
Yes, but its current page says closed until next season. Confirm a future opening and its own admission before travel.
Can we use the boulder as a jumping platform?
No authorized jump or surveyed landing was established. Do not jump or dive from it.
What if the current owner or entrance remains unknown?
Keep the creek out of the itinerary and choose a separately named permitted outing. Do not explore behind private banks or gates.
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Do not jump, dive, use rope swings or improvise steep bank descents
- Current depth, flow, temperature and sanitary conditions require separate checks
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
Historical directions retained separately, not presented as current visitor authorization.
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Use currently lawful viewpoints. A landscape or collection identity is not current bathing access or water-quality proof.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Stay on authorized routes, obey current closures, respect private land and pack out waste.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
No current creek bathing schedule verified. The Barnesville pool page says closed until next season.
Difficulty Level
Use the actual authorized entrance and current route. No generic easy descent, safe depth or accessible bathing approach asserted.
Fee
No current creek admission or free-entry arrangement verified. The separate Barnesville pool publishes its own seasonal admission.
Facilities
No currently operating bathing facilities verified at the creek. The village pool, playground and park services are not Bolt amenities.
Activities
Swimming
Phone
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
Camping permission and reservations are separate from the actual swimming or day-use activity. Confirm the named site's current operation.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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