State Park · Ohio, United States
Burr Oak State Park
Burr Oak State Park is a state park in Ohio, United States, established in 1952.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Athens , Morgan, Ohio, United States |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 39.5447° N, 82.0306° W |
| Managed by | Ohio state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Burr Oak State Park
Burr Oak State Park is a public recreation area located four miles (6.4 km) northeast of Glouster in the U.S. state of Ohio. The park sits mostly in Morgan County, with part extending into Athens County. The state 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 lake and park are named for the burr oak tree, a variety of oak. The area of the park is 2,593 acres (1,049 ha), while that of the lake is 664 acres (269 ha).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Glouster, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 4 miles northeast of Glouster |
Airports near this park
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- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 55.4 miles away
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 115.4 miles away
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) · Cleveland, United States · 129.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
Where is Burr Oak State Park?
Burr Oak State Park is in Ohio, United States (39.5447° N, 82.0306° W).
When was Burr Oak State Park established?
Burr Oak State Park was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Burr Oak State Park?
The nearest town is Glouster, Ohio. about 4 miles northeast of Glouster.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Ohio — Wikipedia list of Ohio state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr_Oak_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).