Buck Creek State Park Campground
Springfield, Ohio
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Buck Creek State Park lies in a fertile agricultural area, rich in Ohio’s history. The park’s recreational facilities center around the 2,120-acre lake, offering endless water-related opportunities. Visitors enjoy the many wetlands, broad meadows and wildlife at this diverse 1,896-acre park.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Springfield, Ohio
- Head north on S Limestone St toward E Main St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto E Columbia St (0.4 mi)
- Slight left onto US-40 E (3.4 mi)
- Turn left onto N Bird Rd (1.1 mi)
- Continue straight onto Buck Creek Ln (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Park Rd B (2.2 mi)
- Continue straight onto Odnr Roads (180 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on Odnr RoadsDestination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
Buck Creek State Park is located in Clark Co. near Springfield, 48 miles west of Columbus. Tucked in between farm fields, prairies & wetlands, this landscape was once the stomping grounds of pioneer hero Simon Kenton. Go hiking on 6.5 mi. of nature trails, or horseback riding on 10 mi. of bridle trails (bring your own horse). The connector trail at the beach provides access to the paved Green County Trail corridor and the little miami Scenic bikeway. (Courtesy of discoverohio.com)
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