Acton Lake was created in 1956 following the damming of Four Mile Creek.
The park contains some of the last remaining stands of virgin timber in Ohio, featuring 200-year-old beech trees.
The limestone bedrock of the park is internationally recognized by geologists for its abundance of Ordovician-era marine fossils, including brachiopods and bryozoans.
The Raptor Rehabilitation Center houses non-releasable birds of prey, providing public educational opportunities.
The park hosts an 18-hole championship golf course integrated into the rolling woodland terrain.
Hueston Woods is designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society.
Hueston Woods State Park encompasses nearly 3,000 acres of woodland and water, anchored by the 625-acre Acton Lake. The park provides extensive outdoor infrastructure including a lodge, golf course, and cabins. A state-designated nature preserve within the park protects over 200 acres of old-growth beech-maple forest. The park serves as a focal point for regional wildlife observation, notably featuring an on-site raptor rehabilitation center. Visitors access a variety of aquatic activities including boating and fishing on Acton Lake. The trail network spans over 12 miles, traversing diverse terrain ranging from fossil-rich creek beds to mature forest stands. The park remains open year-round, offering distinct seasonal transitions from spring wildflower blooms to autumn foliage. Geological history is prominently displayed through the abundance of Ordovician-era marine fossils found within the limestone stream beds.
The wooden footbridge spanning the creek within the old-growth forest section.
Bring waterproof footwear to explore the creek beds where fossils are most accessible.
Check the park office for the current schedule of naturalist-led programs.
Visit the raptor enclosure early in the day when the birds are most active.
Entering the lake water in unauthorized swimming areas or during times of restricted water quality.
Leave no trace; removing fossils is prohibited in the Nature Preserve areas.
