Buckeye Lake
State Park
Buckeye Lake State Park at a Glance
Date established:
Acreage (total):3,865 acres (1,565 hectares)
Water acreage:3,865 acres (1,565 hectares)
Swimming areas:2 swimming beaches + 2 boat-swim areas
Boat ramps:5, one restricted to boats less than 18 feet in length
Miles of trails:No trails
Hunting:Not allowed
Official park website:http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/buckeyelake
Buckeye Lake State Park is primarily the lake, with little land area. It spans three counties: Fairfield, Licking and Perry Counties. This is a large lake as Ohio lakes go, covering almost four thousand acres, and is part of the Licking River drainage area. It has five boat ramps and two swimming beaches, as well as two boat swim areas.
To reach Buckeye Lake State Park from Athens, take OH-13 from Athens directly to the park.