is located mostly in
Morgan County, Ohio , with part extending into
Athens County, Ohio . Its address is listed as
Glouster, Ohio .
The park is centered at Burr Oak Lake. The dam for the lake is federal property under the jurisdiction of the
Army Corps Of Engineers , and is named Tom Jenkins Dam. It was built in 1950 for flood control. The maximum depth of the lake is around thirty feet.
The area of the park is 2,593 acres (10 km²), while that of the lake is 664 acres (3 km²). The park was dedicated in 1952.
The
Buckeye Trail passes around the lake, and the
North Country Trail is coincident with the Buckeye in this location. The park features a total of 28 miles (45 km) of
Trail s.
A guest lodge is available, as are cabins, picnic grounds, and camping, including a group campsite. The park also features boat docks, ramps, and a swimming beach. Hunting is permitted in some areas of the park.
The park borders the
Wayne National Forest and the Sunday Creek State Wildlife Area.
Burr Oak State Park official website
