Burr Oak State Park
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| Burr Oak State Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
| Location: | Ohio, USA |
| Nearest city: | Glouster, Ohio |
| Area: | Land: 2,593 acres Water: 664 acres |
| Established: | 1952 |
| Governing body: | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Burr Oak State Park is located mostly in Morgan County, Ohio, with part extending into Athens County, Ohio. Its address is listed as Glouster, Ohio.
The park is centered at Burr Oak Lake. The dam for the lake is federal property under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, and is named Tom Jenkins Dam. It was built in 1950 for flood control. The maximum depth of the lake is around thirty feet.
The area of the park is 2,593 acres (10 km²), while that of the lake is 664 acres (3 km²). The park was dedicated in 1952.
The Buckeye Trail passes around the lake, and the North Country Trail is coincident with the Buckeye in this location. The park features a total of 28 miles (45 km) of trails.
A guest lodge is available, as are cabins, picnic grounds, and camping, including a group campsite. The park also features boat docks, ramps, and a swimming beach. Hunting is permitted in some areas of the park.
The park borders the Wayne National Forest and the Sunday Creek State Wildlife Area.
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