Activity Facilities Quantity
ResourceA Land, acres 176
Water, Acres 3173
Activities Fishing yes
Hunting yes
Picknicking yes
Picnic Shelters 4
Swimming Beaches 2
Boating Boat Rental (Private) yes
Boating Limits UNL
Fuel for Sale (Private) yes
Seasonal Dock Rental 106
Launch Ramps# 9
Winter Ice Skating yes
Cross-Country Skiing yes
Ice Fishing yes
Ice Boating yes
Nearby Restaurant (Private) yes
Campsites (Private) yes






















Ohio Travel Guide

  • Fish Hatchery is located just north of Buckeye Lake on Canal Road
  • Buckeye Lake Historical Society museum, in the Village of Buckeye Lake, opened in 1998.   The Historical Society covers Perry, Licking, and Fairfield counties, including the communities of Hebron, Millersport and Thornville along with Buckeye Lake
  • Cranberry Bog -Access is only by permit from the Division due to the fragile nature of the bog mat.Island is accessible only by boat; a boardwalk is present. Dawes Arboretum -Non-profit private foundation in horticulture, natural history and arboretum history. Open from dawn to dusk everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Dawes is located on S.R. 13 just north of I-70 near the east-end of Buckeye Lake.  (740) 323-1255.
     
  • Flint Ridge Memorial - Historical quarry pits  of the ancient people of Ohio.
  • Moundbuilders Park
  • Longaberger Basket Company - World famous basket company with shopping, dining and basket making.

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.

Park Office:
Reservations for Shelters:

Email us
740-467-2690
866-644-6727

Reserve online:  Reserve Shelters online

Park Map




 

 

 

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

Fishing at Buckeye LakePicnicking   Reserve Shelters online

  • 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