Buckeye Lake State Park Campground
Buckeye Lake State Park is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The park is open year-round for day activities. Swimming beaches operate Memorial Day through Labor Day. Shelter houses may be reserved online.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 5:29AM EDT until August 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio... * Until 830 AM EDT. * At 529 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Columbus, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Logan, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Baltimore, Bremen, Minerva Park, Millersport, Pleasantville and Hide-A-Way Hills.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 5:17AM EDT until August 11 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Fairfield County in central Ohio... Franklin County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 815 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 517 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Baltimore, Bremen, Minerva Park, Millersport and Pleasantville.
About
Buckeye Lake State Park encompasses Ohio's oldest state park, built around a reservoir that was originally constructed in 1826 as a feeder lake for the Ohio and Erie Canal. The 3,100-acre lake is designated for unlimited horsepower boating, making it popular for water skiing, powerboats, and pontoons, though sailboats, canoes, and rowboats are also common. The park provides excellent fishing opportunities with catches of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead catfish, and perch. Anglers can access the water from multiple points including a fishing pier on Mud Island. Two public swimming beaches serve visitors: Fairfield Beach on the south shore and Crystal Beach on the north shore, both open from Memorial Day through Labor Day with parking and restroom facilities. Four picnic areas with tables and grills offer scenic lake views, and three larger shelter houses are available for rental through ReserveOhio. Mini shelters are available first-come, first-served. Winter activities include ice fishing, ice skating, and ice boating when conditions permit. Note that Buckeye Lake State Park is a day-use only facility; campers should consider nearby Dillon State Park or Deer Creek State Park for overnight stays.
Directions
To reach Buckeye Lake State Park, take Highway 70 and exit onto State Route 37. Follow State Route 37 until you see signs for Buckeye Lake. Continue on Leibs Island Road to arrive at the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 467-2690 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Ohio DNR - Buckeye Lake State Park |
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