Hueston Woods SP (Preble Co.)

Hueston Woods SP (Preble Co.)

College Corner, Ohio 45003

Hueston Woods State Park website
Hueston Woods State Park map

Also, see all the hotspots at:
Hueston Woods Important Bird Area

Tips for Birding

Hueston Woods State Park is in Butler and Preble counties. The southern part of Acton Lake is in Butler County. The northern part of the lake is in Preble County. See the state park map for the location of the county line.

Locations of Hueston Woods State Park in Preble County include:
Hueston Woods SP--Acton Lake (Preble Co.)
Hueston Woods SP--Group Camp
Hueston Woods SP--Marina
Hueston Woods SP--Beach
Hueston Woods SP--Sugar Camp Area and Fishing Pier
Hueston Woods SP--Big Woods Trail
Hueston Woods SP--Lodge
Hueston Woods SP--Sycamore and Pine Loop Trails
Hueston Woods SP--Wild Turkey Habitat Area and Bird Blind
Hueston Woods SP--Pine Grove

The Cincinnati Audubon website has additional tips for birding.

About this Location

It is most helpful when submitting eBird observations at Hueston Woods State Park to start a new checklist for each hotspot within the state park. Use this hotspot when you have a checklist that includes multiple locations in Preble County or there was not a hotspot or personal location appropriate for your sightings.

About Hueston Woods State Park

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The rich soils of the area are part of the glacial till plains of western Ohio. Early settlers cleared the dense woodlands to farm the fertile soil. Nearly all of Ohio’s original forest has since vanished. However, one unique stand of virgin timber remains at Hueston Woods. Over 200 acres have been protected and provide visitors with a glimpse of Ohio’s primeval forest. Stately beech and sugar maple tower above the abundance of ferns, wildflowers, and other woodland species. In 1967, the 200-acre forest was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

Hueston Woods State Park located in southwest Ohio has an enormous wealth of natural resources. The limestone bedrock of the area is evidence of an ancient shallow sea that once covered Ohio. Much of the limestone is the magnesium-bearing type called dolomite. Fossilized remains of ancient marine animals are so abundant that people from all over the world come to Hueston Woods to collect them.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Hueston Woods State Park website

Last updated October 11, 2023