Hueston Woods State Park, located near Oxford in southwestern Ohio, spans nearly 3,000 acres of scenic forest, rolling hills, and outdoor recreation around Acton Lake.

Key Features & Highlights

• Acton Lake: A 625-acre lake popular for fishing, non-motorized boating, kayaking, and swimming along its public beach.

• Old-Growth Forest: Home to the Hueston Woods Nature Preserve, a 200-acre National Natural Landmark featuring magnificent, old-growth beech and maple trees.

• Fossil Hunting: Famous for its abundance of Ordovician-era fossils; visitors are permitted to collect marine fossils (such as brachiopods and crinoids) in designated creek beds.

• Lodging & Camping: Features a full-service resort lodge with indoor and outdoor pools, cozy cabins, a large campground with full hookups, and primitive camping sites.

• Outdoor Activities: Offers over 12 miles of hiking trails, dedicated mountain biking loops, an 18-hole championship golf course, disc golf, a nature center with live raptor exhibits, and horseback riding trails.