About Burr Oak Lake
Within an hour's drive of the caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park. From Athens, 20 mi N on US 33 and OH 13.
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Burr Oak Lake
Glouster, Ohio · Athens County
Within an hour's drive of the caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park. From Athens, 20 mi N on US 33 and OH 13.
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39.54167, -82.05833
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Weather at Burr Oak Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
82°/59°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:24 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Fri
Rain
74°/57°
💧 19%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:25 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Sat
Overcast
69°/48°
💧 6%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:26 AM ↓ 7:07 PM
Sun
Overcast
74°/51°
💧 4%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:27 AM ↓ 7:05 PM
Mon
Overcast
68°/47°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:28 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Athens, 2 miles north on US 33 then approximately 18 miles on OH 13.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Burr Oak Lake
Heading to Burr Oak Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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