Bass Lake Preserve

Access for boating and fishing at Bass Lake Preserve is allowed from dawn till dusk by permit only in accordance with this park’s management plan approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Boaters may have three outstanding permits at a time. You can visit the Reservations page for more details or to request a permit for boating at Bass Lake Preserve.

Watercraft powered by electric motors are permitted here so long as they are compliant with the Ohio Revised Code Watercraft Regulations; do not create a wake. Gasoline motors may not be affixed, even if not used. Do not carry gasoline on board.

Eldon Russell Park

Gasoline motors are permitted here with no horsepower restriction.

Headwaters Park

Canoeing, kayaking and boating is permitted on East Branch Reservoir as weather and water levels allows. A boat launch provides easy access for these small watercraft. Only electric motors (1.5 horsepower or less) are permitted.

No swimming is permitted for humans or pets.

Watercraft powered by electric motors are permitted here so long as they are compliant with the Ohio Revised Code Watercraft Regulations. Gasoline motors may not be affixed, even if not used. Do not create a wake or carry gasoline on board.