Burr Oak State Park
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Burr Oak State Park is located mostly in Morgan County, Ohio, with some extending into Athens County, Ohio. Its address is listed as Glouster, Ohio. It is centered around 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 purposes. The deepest area of the lake is around thirty feet deep.
The park is 2,593 acres (10 km²), while 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 trails.
A guest lodge is available there, as are cabins and camping, including a group campsite. Picnic grounds are available. The park also features boat docks and ramps and a swimming beach. Hunting is permitted in limited areas of the park.
The park also borders the Wayne National Forest and the Sunday Creek State Wildlife Area.
External link
Burr Oak State Park official website (http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/burroak.htm)