Sunset Point on Burr Oak Lake

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Burr Oak State Park

Burr Oak Lake is a no wake lake that allows all boats and motors.  Public swimming locations are at Burr Oak Beach off of SR 13 and Bootleggers Cove.  Swimming is prohibited off the bank of Sunset Point, but fishing is welcome. There are hiking trails throughout the park including the Buckeye Trail and the American Discovery Trail. 

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Burr Oak Marina Dock #1 Marina - 3 miles - (740) 767-3585

OH-78 Scenic, Glouster, OH 45732

The only place on the lake to rent boats including: pontoons, Jon Boats, canoes, and kayaks.  Also available: bait, tackle, snacks, fishing license, and ice.  



Forest Hills Golf Course - 2 miles - (740) 767-4623

6484 OH-78, Glouster, OH 45732

A 9 hole golf course with carts is located on SR 78.  



Burr Oak Lodge - 3 miles - (740) 767-2112 

10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH 45732

The lodge has a restaurant with a bar, indoor pool with public passes available.  There are events throughout the year, including Pioneer Days, Civil War reenactments and art exhibitions.

 

Trimble & Glouster, Ohio - 5 miles 

Neighboring towns nearby with Red Box video rental, bank, ATM, Post Office, gas stations, Dollar Stores, tavern, beer & wine drive-thru, library, Darby Land Hardware and Lumber, Dairy Queen, Subway

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Nelsonville, Ohio - 15 miles

Movies 10, Stuart Opera House, Rocky Boots, Paul Bunyan Show, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.



Athens, Ohio - 18 miles

Ohio University, shopping, Farmer's Markets, restaurants, sports bars, movie theatre.



Dairy Barn - 18 miles - (740) 592-4981

8000 Dairy Ln, Athens, OH 45701

The Dairy Barn offers exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans; develop art appreciation among all ages; provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region; and draw attention and visitors to Southeast Ohio.



Muskingum River Parkway State Park - 19 miles 

The Muskingum River Parkway and its 160-year-old navigation system were designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in July 2001. The Muskingum River's 10 hand-operated locks are now recognized as one of America's great engineering accomplishments.



Historic McConnelsville - 20 miles 

A quaint river town where you will feel as though have stepped back in time.  Many buildings are in the Ohio Historical Register from the Twin City Opera House and the Button House Museum , the village is a feast for the eyes and the senses.  



The Wilds - 40 miles - (740) 638- 5030

14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732

Thousands of acres have been developed and divided into large sections where African, Asian, and North American wild animal species are managed.



Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - 44 miles

137 Juliana St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 

Located on the Ohio River in Parkersburg, WV, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion.

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HockingHills State Park - 50 miles

19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138

The Hocking region is characterized by massive sandstone outcroppings, deep cool gorges, towering hemlocks and glistening waterfalls. Abundant wildlife including white-tailed deer, barred owls, ruffed grouse and an occasional bobcat make the wooded ravines and ridgetops their home.