The national NERR program, a national network of protected estuaries where integrated research and education leads to coastal stewardship, works at each estuary with a local partner(s). Old Woman Creek Research Reserve, located in Ohio, is one of the 28 protected estuaries within the NERR system. In Ohio, the local par…
About Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
The national NERR program, a national network of protected estuaries where integrated research and education leads to coastal stewardship, works at each estuary with a local partner(s). Old Woman Creek Research Reserve, located in Ohio, is one of the 28 protected estuaries within the NERR system. In Ohio, the local partner is the ODNR Division of Wildlife. It is one of two research reserves located in the Great Lakes. The Reserve features freshwater marshes, swamp forests, vernal pools, prairie, a barrier beach, upland forest, estuarine waters, stream and nearshore Lake Erie. The Coastal Wetland Studies Visitor Center, with new interactive exhibits and live animals, is open year-round. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org for details.
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Lotus plants at the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, Ohio — Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
How to Get There
The Old Woman Creek Reserve is located on the south-central shore of Lake Erie in Erie County, Ohio, three miles east of Huron.
Plan Your Visit to Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
Heading to Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve?
No central reservation system listed for Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/3096) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve?
The Old Woman Creek Reserve is located on the south-central shore of Lake Erie in Erie County, Ohio, three miles east of Huron.
How do I contact Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve?
You can reach the park at phone: 419-433-4601 or email: [email protected].
