Burr Oak State Park - Glouster, OH - Ohio State Parks

Camping
17 electric sites
78 non-electric sites
Showers, flush toilets and a dump station
13 sites are offered at Dock #2 and 8 primitive sites at Dock #3.
Pets (limit of 2) are permitted on designated sites.
Horseshoe court and playground equipment
Camp office loans games and sporting equipment to registered campers.

Camper Cabins
2 camper cabins (wooden shelters) are available from late spring through early fall.

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
38 guest rooms
4 meeting rooms
Restaurant with combined lounge and a gift shop
Facilities for lodge and cottage guests include a swimming beach, tennis courts, putt-putt green, picnic pavilion, playground equipment, boat launch ramp, exercise room, and an indoor swimming pool (for registered lodge and cottage guests only)

Cottages
30 family cottages with air conditioning and cable tv situated near the lodge in the wooded hills overlooking the lake.
Each cottage sleeps six people, has a bath with a shower, living room, complete kitchen, dining area and screened porch.
Linens, towels and cooking and eating utensils are furnished
All amenities at the lodge are available to cottage guests
Pets are permitted in 6 cottages, call (740) 767-2112 for details

Boating
664-acre Burr Oak Lake allows boating as follows:
Boats with motors of 10HP or less are permitted to operate as usual.
Boats with motors exceeding a horsepower rating of 10HP are permitted to operate at idle speed or at a speed that does not create a wake.
Jet drive boats are not permitte.
Four launch ramps provide access to the lake.
Docks 1 and 4 are Carry in Carry Out areas. No trash cans are available. Please bring trash bags with you. Boat rentals, fuel and seasonal dock rentals are offered at the marina.

Disc Golf
An 18-hole course is found at the park. Equipment rental is not available. No fee is charged to play.

Fishing
The lake is well known for its catches of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.

Hunting
Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park and in the adjacent Wayne National Forest and wildlife areas. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.

Picnicking
Picnic areas are located in scenic areas of the park and offer tables and grills. One picnic shelter with electrical outlets is reservable online or by calling (866) 644-6727.

Swimming
A 500-foot public swimming beach offers enjoyment for swimmers and sunbathers. A bathhouse, showers, and changing booths are available and the beach features volleyball courts. Swimming is permitted during daylight hours only. Swim at your own risk. Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches. The beach is Carry In/Carry Out. No trash cans are provided. Bring trash bags with you.

Trails
7 Hiking Trails:
Lakeview - 3.5 Miles - Moderate/Difficult
Ravine - 1.5 Miles - Easy/Moderate
Chipmunk - 0.40 Miles - Easy
Red Fox - 0.7 Miles - Easy
Buckeye Loop - 3 Miles - Moderate
Campground Trail - 1 Mile - Easy
Tanager Trail - 1/2 Mile - Moderate
3 Bridle Trails:
Bridle/Backpacking - 7 Miles - Moderate
Red Trail - 7.5 Miles - Moderate
Blue Trail - 3.9 Miles - Moderate
The Backpack Trail winds around the lake shore and offers primitive campsites and drinking water at several locations along the route. Portion of the 18-mile backpack trail mesh with the Buckeye Trail. Parking and the trailhead are located on the lodge/state park office entrance road. Camping is available in the family campground. Registration and payment of the regular camping fee are required.

Winter Recreation
Under the proper conditions, park visitors can enjoy sledding, ice skating, and ice fishing.