Discover the Serenity of Burr Oak State Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Glouster, Ohio, which is the closest town to Burr Oak State Park. From Athens, take US-33 E toward Nelsonville. After about 21 miles, take the exit for OH-78 E toward Glouster. Continue on OH-78 for approximately 10 miles. As you approach Glouster, turn left onto Burr Oak Lodge Rd. Follow Burr Oak Lodge Rd for about 2 miles until you reach the park entrance at 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732. Parking is available at the park entrance.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, you can take a Greyhound bus to Athens, Ohio. From the Athens bus station, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service, as public transport options to Glouster are limited. The taxi ride will take approximately 30 minutes and may cost around $30-$40. Once in Glouster, follow the previous car instructions from the town to Burr Oak State Park.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you are already in a nearby city like Nelsonville or Athens, you can use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to get to Burr Oak State Park. Simply enter the park's address (10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732) into the app. Depending on your starting point, the fare may vary, but expect costs to be around $20-$50, depending on distance and time of day.