Buckeye Lake
State Park
2905 Liebs Island Road
Millersport, OH 43046
One of Ohio's oldest parks, Buckeye Lake State Park was once a canal feeder lake for the early Ohio canal system. With unlimited horsepower allowance and over 3100 acres to set sail, the park has become well known as one of Ohio's best places to boat.
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740-467-2690 866-644-6727 |
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Boating
- The 3,100-acre Buckeye Lake is designated as an unlimited horsepower lake, but pontoons, sailboats, canoes and rowboats are also common
- 9 launch ramps provide access to the lake
- 135 seasonal docks are available to rent
- Local marinas offer fuel and other items for sale
Swimming
- 3 public swimming areas with parking facilities and latrines
- Fairfield Beach on the south side of the lake
- Brooks Park on the south side of the lake
- Crystal Beach on the north side of the lake
- Beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- 2 boat/swim/camp areas are also available
- Check for water quality advisories
Fishing
- Anglers enjoy fine catches of perch, bluegill, crappie, muskellunge, largemouth bass, channel catfish and bullhead catfish
- As early as 1891, the "Buckeye Fish Car", a state operated railroad car, transported crappie and bass from Lake Erie to stock Buckeye Lake
- In the 1930's, as many as 1,000 boats a day were crappie fishing on the lake
- Valid Ohio fishing license is required
Picnicking
- 4 picnic areas with tables and grills are situated in quiet spots overlooking the lake
- 3 large shelters are available for reservation online or by calling 866-644-6727
- Mini shelters are available on a "first come, first served" basis
- Playground equipment is offered at the Brooks Park, Fairfield Beach and Liebs Island picnic areas
Winter Recreation (conditions
permitting)
- Ice skating
- Cross country skiing
- Ice fishing
- Ice boating
