Experience the myriad hues of nature with a visit to Pounds Hollow Recreation Area. Nestled within the Shawnee National Forest, Pounds Hollow Recreation Area was constructed in the 1940s to serve as a recreational spot for visitors to the forest. The site feature sprawling campgrounds around a serene lake, making for a perfect weekend stay amid verdant scenery. Alternately, you can spend an eventful day at the lake grounds. Try your luck with fishing, enjoy a leisurely picnic with your loved ones, have a barbecue evening, take a boat out into the water, or go hiking to explore the pristine wilderness.

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