Our Community Resources
One of the great things about Buckeye Lake is the sense of community. The Buckeye Lake Region touches three counties, four townships, and visitors from near and far. Life at the lake is thriving due to partnership, collaboration, and communication. Please visit these integral community partners to learn even more about Buckeye Lake.
Click to expand the map in a printable PDF format. Map courtesy of ODNR.
Local Community Organizations
To get the most up to date information on the lake itself - water levels, etc, see the website for Buckeye Lake State Park, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Buckeye Lake Historical Society
Buckeye Lake State Park
Tourism Ohio
Licking County Historical Society
The Buckeye Lake Historical Society
The Buckeye Lake Historical Society is quietly making a lot of noise! Part museum, part Lake events hub, BLSR plays an incredibly important role in telling the story of where the lake has been while charting its course forward. Visit the museum for a glimpse of life at the lake in the early 1900s. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4pm - keep an eye on boat tours, special events and talks on Buckeye Lake history.
Cranberry Bog
Cranberry Bog is an incredibly unique 50 acre segment of the lake. In 1830, swamp land was impounded to create Buckeye Lake. As the waters filled the land, the majority of the swamp was destroyed. Surprisingly, the newest parts of the swamp actually floated to the top and expanded. This natural anomaly is only accessible by boat and by permit only. The island houses rare orchids, carnivorous plants, and is Ohio's ONLY bog island. When water levels rise, the Buckeye Lake Historical Society organizes tours to the island. To learn more about the island and its plant inhabitants, click the button below to download a brochure from ODNR.
Thanks to the support of our community partners!
