Hueston Woods State Park
Hueston Woods State Park is a state park located in Butler and Preble counties of the U.S. state of Ohio, about five miles (8 km) northeast of Oxford in the southwestern part of the state. The park lies in Oxford Township, Butler County, and Israel Township, Preble County. It has nearly 3,000 acres (1,200 ha), including a man-made lake of 625 acres (253 ha). The park's beech-maple climax forest has been designated a National Natural Landmark.
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Hueston Woods Covered Bridge | |
Hueston Woods State Park Location in Ohio Hueston Woods State Park Hueston Woods State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Butler and Preble counties, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°34′21″N 84°44′29″W |
| Area | 2,936 acres (1,188 ha) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Administered by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Ohio state park |
| Website | Hueston Woods State Park |
| Acton Lake | |
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Acton Lake | |
Acton Lake | |
| Location | Southwestern Ohio |
| Coordinates | 39°34′19″N 84°44′53″W |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 625 acres (253 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
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