Beaver Creek State Park

Beaver Creek State Park is a museum and state park in Columbiana County featuring a sandstone gorge carved by Little Beaver Creek, with steep cliffs and hardwood forests covering the landscape. The property offers camping areas, fishing spots, and extensive walking trails alongside a working historic mill.

The Sandy and Beaver Canal was constructed in 1848 to transport goods through the region but closed four years later in 1852. The waterway marked an important era in local commerce before railroads became the dominant transport method.

Gaston's Mill, built in 1837, still produces whole wheat flour, corn meal, and buckwheat flour using traditional stone grinding methods. The working mill demonstrates techniques passed down through generations and reflects local self-sufficiency practices.

The park is open year-round with fishing areas, camping grounds, and walking trails ranging from easy to challenging. Wear sturdy footwear because paths can be steep and trail conditions vary by season.

Lusk's Lock is the largest remaining canal structure and features a distinctive double-curved stone staircase that demonstrates uncommon engineering techniques of its time. This remarkable construction method was rarely replicated elsewhere.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1949

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/beaver-creek-state-park

GPS coordinates: 40.72690,-80.61250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48