The Great Miami River, Stillwater River and Mad River, along with Twin Creek, Greenville Creek and Buck Creek, make up one of only 35 national water trail systems (designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior) and the only one in Ohio. The three rivers are state-designated water trails, too. And the Stillwater River and Greenville Creek are state-designated Scenic Rivers.
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portage left Surrounded by rich agricultural lands, this region was home to both Native Americans and early pioneers. Buck Creek State Park features a large reservoir for unlimited horsepower boating. An accessible pier adds more options for anglers of all abilities. Hikers and horseback riders will find miles of multi-use trails passing ...
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(Chute left - Class II+) Portage right Boaters can paddle nine whitewater features as they pass beneath the new Springfield Regional Medical Center. In addition, the natural limestone shelf-rapids further upstream complete a 6 mile run from Buck Creek State Park, through downtown, to the confluence of the Mad River. An added bonus - ...
Portage right Amenities Parking Lot Picnic Area Recreation Trail Access US Army Corps of Engineers started the Buck Creek flood control project in 1966. In 1974, the Clarence J. Brown, Sr. Dam and Reservoir were dedicated and an agreement gave the Ohio Department of Natural Resources the operation of much of the area. Buck Cr ...
