Buckeye Lake

Buckeye Lake is a reservoir in Ohio spanning multiple counties with wooded shores and sheltered bays throughout. The body of water features numerous access points for boating, shallow areas suitable for swimming, and productive fishing grounds.

The lake was built in 1826 as the Licking Summit Reservoir to supply water for the Ohio and Erie Canal. Over time, its role shifted from serving the canal system to becoming a major recreational destination.

The lake serves as a gathering place where local residents and visitors spend time with family and friends throughout the year. Shoreline parks and recreational areas reflect how the community values water-based leisure and outdoor connection.

The lake is accessible year-round with boat rentals and fishing services scattered around its perimeter. Visitors should check ahead about which areas work best for different activities and where to find available parking.

The lake contains Cranberry Bog, a floating island ecosystem hosting plant species typically found in northern regions. This unusual habitat offers visitors a chance to observe climate zones normally much farther north within a single water body.