BUCK CREEK STATE PARK

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Buck Creek State Park is located in Springfield, Ohio and covers 4,016 acres of land. The park offers a wide variety of recreational activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating. Visitors can stay at one of the park's 119 campsites or 4 cabins.

One of the main attractions at Buck Creek State Park is the 2,120-acre Buck Creek Lake, which is great for fishing and boating. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including catfish, bass, and panfish. There are also several hiking trails throughout the park, including the Buck Creek Nature Trail, which is a 1.75-mile loop that offers scenic views of the lake.

Another point of interest is the Buck Creek Marina, which offers boat rentals and a fuel dock. The park also has a large swimming beach and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy.

Interesting facts about Buck Creek State Park include that it was once a strip mine and was reclaimed in the 1970s. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, and bald eagles.

The best time to visit Buck Creek State Park is during the summer months, when the lake is open for swimming and boating. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy hiking and other activities during the fall and spring months.

Special Weather Statement
Until 2024-09-08T04:00:00-04:00 National Weather Service
Unseasonably chilly weather is in store for tonight with lows expected to dip into the mid to upper 30s. Patchy frost may develop pre-dawn Sunday where winds are able to become nearly calm, most likely in low lying protected areas. Take steps to protect tender outdoor vegetation that may be damaged by patchy frost.

September 7, 2024

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130

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