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Burr Oak Cove Campground
Burr Oak Cove Campground is a small densely wooded campground on the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir in Athens County. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | Camping Fees:
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| Open Season: | April 10 - December 19 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Glouster and Corning, OH |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Athens Ranger District, 13700 US Hwy 33, Nelsonville, OH 45764; 740-753-0101 |
General Information
Directions: Located a half mile east of Highway 13, Burr Oak Cove is only a short distance from Burr Oak Reservoir. GPS Lat/Long coordinates for the area are 39 deg 32' 35" / 82 deg 03' 20".Activities
Campground Camping
This out of the way campground located outside of Burr Oak State Park is a tranquil option to the busier campground within the park.
| No. of Sites | 19 |
| Reservation Info | None taken |
| No. of Accessible sites | 1 |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 19 |
| Reservation Info | Sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Hookup - Water | none |
| Hookup - Sewer | none |
| Size Restrictions | 25 foot trailers |
| Dump Stations | no |
| Hookups - Electric | none |
| Vehicle Clearance | good |
| Pavement Type of Parking | Gravel |
| No. of Accessible sites | 1 |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
The adjacent Burr Oak Reservoir is within a short distance of this campground and a hiking trail accesses the lake so campers can hike down and fish in this large reservoir.| Cleaning Station | none |
| Fishing Method | Boats are allowed in Burr Oak Reservoir. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
The Lake View Trail is a short one mile hike down to Burr Oak Lake.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Nightly Camping Fee |
| Accessible: | Campsite #2 |
| Drinking water: |