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Beaver Creek State Park Located in Northeast Ohio, Beaver Creek State Park’s wilderness and rugged landscape offers visitors a true outdoor adventure. In addition to 2,722 acres of forested lands, the park features access to the Little Beaver Creek State and National Wild and Scenic River. The area’s rich history invites visitors to explore Gaston’s Mill, abandoned canal locks and the park’s rustic pioneer village. Nearby, visitors can discover a state wildlife area, nature preserve and large nature center.

NATURE OF THE AREA

Nestled in the sandstone hills of the Appalachians, the park is comprised of various habitats including forests, bottomlands and ridges along the gorge of Little Beaver Creek. The river valley is character-ized by steep walls, high rock cliffs and numerous gentle rapids. Geologically, the Little Beaver Creek valley is extremely unique. It is the only stream val-ley in the United States, yet described, which shows evidence of all four major glaciations.

The flora of the park contains several interest-ing and unusual species, some of which are more commonly found in northern regions. Canada yew, yellow and black birch, hemlock and mountain laurel can be found in the deep stream valley. The stream banks are lined with delicate wildflowers including jewelweed, hepatica, violets and spring beauties.

A number of wildlife species find the park’s varying habitats inviting. Red fox, skunk, raccoon and white-tailed deer are commonly seen. The wild turkey is making a comeback in the area and is now more commonly sighted. Most recently, area sightings of black bear have become more frequent.

HISTORY OF THE AREA

History comes alive at Beaver Creek State Park.

Remnants of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, a spur off the Ohio-Erie Canal, are found throughout the park.

This 73-mile canal was built in the mid-1800s and contained 90 locks and 30 dams. Lusk’s Lock, with its double-curved stone staircase, is the largest and most artistic on the canal and still remains intact.

Lusk’s Lock is also known as Simon Girty’s Lock because it is believed Girty, a notorious renegade during the Revolution, frequented the area.

The Little Beaver Creek valley provided opportunity for water power and resulted in the construction of Gaston’s Mill in 1837. Located within the park, the mill has been completely restored and is still in use today, grinding whole wheat flour, corn meal and buckwheat flour on a seasonal basis. The park’s pioneer village also features a log home, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and church.

The discovery of rich clay deposits in the area of East Liverpool led to the birth of the pottery industry in the 1840s. The industry was so prosperous that the area became known as the pottery center of the United States. One pottery alone produced 24 tons of ware daily. Nearly three-fourths of the nation’s white ware was produced in this region in the mid- 1800s.

When the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created in 1949, Beaver Creek was dedicated as a state park.

TRAILS

The park’s 12 miles of multi-use trails take hikers and mountain bikers to historic canal locks and through a steep walled gorge. Another 26 miles of bridle trails traverse the valley. Mountain biking is permitted on 12 miles of hiking trails.

BOATING

Little Beaver Creek offers one of the most enjoy-able canoe trips in Ohio. Swift currents and breath-taking scenery are highlights of a paddling trip through the Little Beaver Creek gorge. The creek is navigable by kayak, canoe or rubber raft only when conditions permit. Be sure to wear a personal flota-tion device and stay alert for potential hazards. No swimming areas are available.

BEAVER CREEK

12021 Echo Dell Road East Liverpool, OH 43920

For Reservations:

866-OHIOPARKS

reserveohio.com

Park Office:

(330) 385-3091

Beaver Creek State Park

Ohio Department of

NATURAL RESOURCES

OHIO STATE PARKS AND WATERCRAFT

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Watercraft

2045 Morse Rd.

Columbus, OH 43229 - 6693

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P I C N I C K I N G Three scenic picnic areas offer restrooms, tables and grills.

F I S H I N G A N D H U N T I N G Anglers will find that the stream fishing is excellent for smallmouth bass and rock bass.

Hunting is permitted in designated areas. A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required.

W I N T E R R E C R E A T I O N Under the proper winter conditions, guests can enjoy sledding.

C A M P I N G A family campground, located at Leslie Road, of-fers six electric sites, 44 non-electric sites, and 2 Sherman cabins. All feature picnic tables and fire rings. Campground amenities include playground, pit latrines and a dump station. Pet camping is permitted on all sites.

The park also offers camping areas for groups and equestrian camping. The group camp area is available by reservation to organizations and can accommodate up to 50 people. Located on Sprucevale Road, an equestrian campground of-fers primitive equestrian camping with latrines and tie-ups. Camping reservations for all sites may be made online at reserveohio.com or by calling

866-OHIOPARKS.

Campground:

11652 Leslie Road

Lisbon, Ohio 44432 Note: Campground location is two miles from the park office. The park office road CANNOT accommodate trailers or RVs.

Equestrian Camp:

12816 Sprucevale Road

East Liverpool, Ohio 43920

T H I N G S T O D O

• Camping • Boating • Hunting • Fishing • Hiking

• Mountain Biking • Horseback Riding • Sledding

• Soccer • Archery Range • Gaston’s Mill

• Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center

P L A C E S T O S T A Y

• Campground • Equestrian Campground

• Group Camp

N E A R B Y A T T R A C T I O N S

• Guilford Lake State Park • Jefferson Lake State Park

• Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve

• Highlandtown Wildlife Area • Williamsport Chapel

• Ohio Historical Society Museum of Ceramics

For more information on area attractions, call 800-BUCKEYE or visit ohio.org. Visitors can also call the East Liverpool Ohio Online Visitor Center at (234) 517-7052 or online at visitelo.com.

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