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Buckeye Lake

P.O. Box 488

2905 Liebs Island Road

Millersport, OH 43046

(740) 467-2690

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

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