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.
Recreation AreaRecreation.gov
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
76°/64°
💧 2%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:19 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Thu
Clear
76°/55°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:20 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Fri
Overcast
83°/58°
💧 2%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:20 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Sat
Overcast
86°/58°
💧 3%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:21 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Sun
Thunderstorm + Hail
85°/68°
💧 12%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:22 AM ↓ 8:46 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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