Buck Creek State Park

Buck Creek State Park encompasses 4,016 acres of protected land with a 2,120-acre lake formed by the CJ Brown Reservoir on Buck Creek.

The Crabill Homestead, established in 1813 by David and Barbara Crabill who arrived from Virginia, stands on the west shore of the reservoir.

Native American tribes, including Wyandot, Lenape, and Shawnee, maintained territorial claims to this land until the Treaty of Greenville marked their surrender.

The park provides multiple recreational activities including unlimited horsepower boating, swimming, fishing, camping, and 5.5 miles of hiking trails throughout the year.

Low hills called moraines, formed by glacial deposits over 12,000 years ago, create natural springs that support rare plants and endangered spotted turtles.

Location: Clark County

Inception: 1975

Operator: Ohio State Parks & Watercraft

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

GPS coordinates: 39.96778,-83.72083

Latest update: May 15, 2025 09:10