Beaver Creek State Park

06/04/2026

We worked with students from Beaver Local School District this past week to plant trees in the picnic areas of Beaver Creek State Park as part of Make a Difference Day. Students learned how to properly plant both potted trees and tree seedlings received from the Division of Forestry’s state nursery. Students also worked on potting some of our tree seedlings into larger pots so we can care for them until they get a little larger to plant in the park. We still have plenty more trees to add but, this week we got 12 trees planted into the ground at Beaver Creek, all within the Scenic River corridor.

05/06/2026

We have bait at our park office along with Boxed Just Water and Canned Gatorade flavors this season to promote our sustainability efforts. Recycling made easy to keep our park clean and green!

05/02/2026

The last of the kayakers have been launched. No more will be sent out. You can still stop by the Pioneer Village to join the fun!

We have everything ready for the Kayak Crawl! Kayak tickets are sold out, but you can still join us for a guided hike, or visit the Pioneer Village for a commemorative shirt or cup! See you soon! 🛶

Link for the event in the comments!

04/28/2026

Shirts for the event!

Shirts for the kayak crawl on Sat May 2 will be available at the barn

04/22/2026

We did a trial run on the creek to make sure it was clear and ready for the Kayak Crawl! Conditions were perfect and we can’t wait for you to join us for the event on May 2nd, hosted by Friends of Beaver Creek State Park and Pioneer Village and BIRDFISH BREWING CO.. For more information, or to register for the event, click here: https://www.birdfishbrew.com/tickets/beaver-creek-kayak-crawl

04/20/2026

Kayak Crawl Event is less than two weeks away! There are some ticket options still available. You can also register day of for the hike. View ALL kayak, kayak shuttle, and guided hike ticket options at www.birdfishbrew.com/tickets

We would like to welcome Rory McClellan to our kayak crawl on May 2. Join us at the barn after your kayak experience or hike or just come down and enjoy a great beer from our friends at Birdfish Brewery.
Have a seat and a beer while entertained with Contemporary Olde Time Flat Picking Bluegrass as it were. From the likes of Tony Rice to Norman Blake, to Doc Watson and more! Just a guitar, a voice, a few chords and the truth. Beer Garden will be serving 1-5. All proceeds will 100% be donated to the playground project.

01/27/2026

🚨 Safety Update for Guilford Lake 🚨

Due to the continued lowering of Guilford Lake in preparation for upcoming dam renovations, the ice on the lake should be considered extremely hazardous as water levels drop. With rapidly changing water levels, all ice should be considered unsafe and avoided for the remainder of the drawdown.

Your safety comes first—please stay off the ice and help spread the word. Thank you for understanding and staying safe out there.

Send a message to learn more

01/21/2026

🐿️ We're NUTS about SQUIRRELS 🌰
⏬ Read on for FIVE FUN FACTS in celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day 🤯
1️⃣ Burrowing mammals like the thirteen-lined ground squirrels create warrens of tunnels that may be used by other animal species, including foxes, small rodents, snakes, crayfish, and various insects.
2️⃣ Squirrels are hoarders of acorns, hickory nuts, beechnuts and many other species of plant fruit. They lose plenty of seeds in the process, and thus are important in spreading plant populations.
3️⃣ Young squirrels are reared in leaf nests, dens, and occasionally bird houses.
4️⃣ Squirrels usually breed twice a year; in winter and in summer.
5️⃣ Squirrels use two types of nests: leaf and den. Leaf nests are located in the crotches of tree branches and dens are formed in hollow tree trunks or branches. A leaf nest is known as a dray.
📷 Kerrigan Cox

01/05/2026

12/12/2025

🎄 This year’s Ohio Department of Natural Resources/Ohio State Parks ornament captures two Ohio favorites: paddling and the beloved Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

With less than 100 left, this limited-edition keepsake won’t last long—perfect for gifting or hanging on your own tree. Just $11.99!

Order here: https://www.reserveohio.com/OhioCampWeb/Merchandise/MerchandiseSale.aspx