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State Parks: Buckeye Lake

P.O. Box 488
2905 Liebs Island Road
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2690
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Location & description:

Buckeye Lake, constructed as a canal feeder lake in 1826, is Ohio's oldest state park. The park has long been a popular vacation spot and today offers endless water-related recreational opportunities including swimming, skiing, boating and fishing.

Boating:

• Unlimited horsepower permitted
• Pontoons, sailboats, canoes and rowboats are also common
• 5 launch ramps.

Swimming:

• 2 public swimming areas located at Fairfield Beach and Brooks Park
• Parking facilities, change booths and latrines available at both beaches
• Beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• 2 boat/swim areas are also offered

Fishing:

• Fish species include perch, bluegill, crappie, muskellunge, largemouth bass, channel catfish and bullhead catfish

Picnic areas:

• Several picnic areas are available
• Each has tables and grills
• Shelters are available on a first come, first served basis
• Playground equipment at Brooks Park, Fairfield Beach and Liebs Island picnic area.

Area attractions:

• Hebron Fish Hatchery
• Dawes Arboretum
• Flint Ridge Memorial and Moundbuilders Park in Newark