Buck Creek Shelters/group Camp
Open — Open year-round for reservations through the Ohio State Parks system at reserveohio.com.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 2:07AM EDT until March 16 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 207 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near North Lewisburg to near South Charleston, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Springfield, Marysville, Urbana, London, Jefferson, Plain City, West Jefferson, Richwood, South Charleston, Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg, Choctaw Lake, Harmony, Lisbon, Brighton, Milford Center, Lafayette, South Vienna, Woodstock, and Catawba. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 58 and 85.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 16 at 1:20AM EDT until March 16 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 61 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE BRACKEN CAMPBELL GRANT KENTON MASON PENDLETON ROBERTSON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 29 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MIAMI MONTGOMERY SHELBY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ADA, ALEXANDRIA, AUGUSTA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BELLEVUE, BLANCHESTER, BROOKSVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMP DIX, CHILLICOTHE, CIRCLEVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, ERLANGER, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GEORGETOWN, GREENFIELD, HAMILTON, HEAD OF GRASSY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO, INDEPENDENCE, KENTON, KETTERING, LANCASTER, LANDEN, LEBANON, LOGAN, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MAYSVILLE, MIDDLETOWN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OXFORD, PEEBLES, PICKERINGTON, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TOLLESBORO, TROY, URBANA, VANCEBURG, WAPAKONETA, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WAVERLY, WEST JEFFERSON, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILLIAMSTOWN, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, WITHAMSVILLE, AND XENIA.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 9:34PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Buck Creek Shelters/Group Camp provides group camping and picnic shelter facilities at Buck Creek State Park in Clark County, Ohio. The park features reservable picnic shelters equipped with grills, picnic tables, electric service, and water fountains, making them ideal for large group events and gatherings. Buck Creek State Park spans 1,896 acres and centers around the expansive 2,120-acre C.J. Brown Reservoir, offering diverse recreational opportunities including water sports, fishing, and wildlife observation. The park is situated in a fertile agricultural area rich in Ohio history and provides visitors with access to a 2,400-foot sand beach, boat ramps, and miles of hiking trails. The surrounding campground features flush toilets, showers, and a dump station, with a camp store available for campers. The park's diverse habitats including wetlands, woodlands, and meadows attract varied wildlife and bird species throughout the year. Reservations for the group shelters can be made through the Ohio State Parks reservation system at reserveohio.com or by calling the reservation center. The facility provides a convenient base for groups wanting to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational amenities of Buck Creek State Park while having dedicated shelter space for meals and gatherings.
Directions
From Darrington, Washington, travel north on SR 530 approximately 7 miles to the Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26). Drive approximately 16 miles to the campground, located on the left/north side of the road.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Buck Creek Cabins 0.8mi
- Buck Creek Campground 1.2mi
- Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site 1.4mi
- John Bryan Campground 14mi
- Kiser Lake Campground 20mi
- Kiser Lake State Park Group Campground 20mi
- Kiser Lake State Park Scenic And Lakeview Shelter 22mi
- Caesar Creek State Park Campground 32mi
- Caesar Creek Equestrian Camp 33mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 644-6727 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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