Buck Creek State Park in Ohio, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Buck Creek State Park near Springfield, Ohio, combines meadow and wetland walks with the C.J. Brown Reservoir landscape. For a short visit, choose an easy trail or the 18-hole disc-golf course. Plan the activity before selecting a parking area, because the state park and neighboring Army Corps lands have different facilities.

Choose a short walk before a longer lakeside route

Coyote Run Trail is 0.4 mile and has the park’s easiest rating. Lakeview is a moderate alternative for a longer walk. These offer different commitments for a brief family stop and a longer walking visit.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Stay within the mapped route and activity area

Choose the trail’s distance and rating for your group. Hunting occurs in designated areas, including an annual controlled deer hunt. Consult the map and current notices before walking near hunting land. Do not assume that a route on Army Corps property has the same arrangements as a state-park facility.

Respect the different uses of the reservoir landscape

Keep pets leashed and collect their waste. Carry out trash and follow posted activity restrictions. Pets cannot use the swimming beach. The official park map also identifies routes and park boundaries.

Reserve the correct state-park shelter

Hickory Knoll and Oak Grove are the two reservable shelters on state-park property. Book through the official park page or call 866-644-6727. If not reserved, they are available first come, first served.

Find the Springfield state-park address

The state-park address is 1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield, OH 45502. Use the facility and trail maps on the official park page to locate your destination. The Miami Conservancy District location record also identifies the park’s road access.

Nearby Springfield parks by road

Old Reid Park and Kirby Preserve share the Pumphouse Road address at 1636 Pumphouse Road. George Rogers Clark Park is another local drive at 930 South Tecumseh Road. Confirm the individual park’s facilities and hours; the district’s shelter-booking season does not establish year-round water or restroom availability.

Walk, play disc golf or visit the nature center

• Use Coyote Run for a short walk or Lakeview for a longer moderate route.
• Bring discs to the 18-hole course on Park Road 10.
• Plan a nature-center stop within its published opening hours.

Picnic shelters and a nature center

Hickory Knoll and Oak Grove have water, electricity and charcoal grills near bathrooms. Their availability can differ from the nature center and office schedules. Check the selected facility before organizing a gathering.

About this reservoir state park

The state park occupies part of the recreation landscape around Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir. The Army Corps manages the dam, while Ohio DNR operates much of the surrounding park area. This distinction matters when choosing a shelter or access point.

A flood-control project and a 1975 park opening

Army Corps work to impound Buck Creek began in 1966. The dam and reservoir were dedicated in 1974, and Buck Creek State Park officially opened in June 1975. The landscape’s recreation uses developed alongside its flood-control role.

Observe meadow and wetland habitats

Park trails pass through meadows and wetlands, providing opportunities for birdwatching and nature study. Use a route that matches your available time and observe from the trail. A particular animal sighting is never certain.

Contact

Call 937-322-5284 for the park office. Call 866-644-6727 for state-park reservation assistance.