During the 1940's and 50's, many folks traveled to the Buckeye Lake Amusement Park to see big-band stars, dance and picnic. In 1949, when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created, the area officially became Buckeye Lake State Park. Boating The 3,300-acre Buckeye Lake is designated as an unlimited horsepower lake, but pontoons, sailboats, canoes and rowboats are also common. Access to the lake is available at several public launch ramps. Swimming Public swimming areas with parking facilities, change booths and latrines are located at Fairfield Beach and at Brooks Park on the south side of the lake.
Beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Fishing Anglers enjoy fine catches of perch, bluegill, crappie, muskellunge, largemouth bass, channel catfish and bullhead catfish. In the 1930's, as many as 1,000 boats a day were crappie fishing on the lake. Picnicking Several picnic areas with tables and grills are situated in quiet spots overlooking the lake. Shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. Hebron Fish Hatchery is located just north of Buckeye Lake on Canal Road.