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1-466 State Route 65
McClure, Ohio 43534
(419) 832-7662
1-866-644-6727 for camping
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Camping
Picnic tables and fire rings are provided. Latrines and restrooms are located nearby. A dump station is located near the park office. Pet camping is permitted at all sites. Additional walk-in sites are available in the North Turkeyfoot Area. Permits can be obtained at the park office.
- Non-electric sites - 35, some sites are designated for walk-in tent camping
- Deluxe camper cabins - 2
Boating
There are twenty miles of open water for boating on the Maumee River. Information on dock rental can be obtained at the park office.
- Launch ramps - 2
Fishing and Hunting
The Maumee River's northern pike, walleye, white bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bullhead, sheepshead and crappie offer good sport. Children can enjoy fishing in the pond near the marina. At North Turkeyfoot, the Maumee River provides excellent waterfowl hunting. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required. Contact the park office for a more detailed explanation of the open and closed areas.
Picnicking
Picnic tables, grills, restrooms and water are located along the river shore. An enclosed day-use lodge was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1936. This heated building can be reserved year-round for reunions and meetings for a nominal fee. Contact the park office for details.
Trails
A one-mile portion of the Buckeye Trail passes through the park following the side cut canal. The trail continues on to the Village of Grand Rapids. A one-mile loop trail winds through the floodplain forest while an easy half-mile trail circles the day use area. Six miles of trails in the North Turkeyfoot Area may be used for backpacking, horseback riding or mountain biking.
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