Old Woman Creek Visitor Information

The Reserve is located in Erie County, three miles east of Huron, Ohio on U.S. Route 6.  From St. Rt. 2, take the St. Rt. 61 exit and turn north toward the lake. St. Rt. 61 dead ends at U.S. Rt. 6. Turn left at the flashing red light. Old Woman Creek Reserve is about 1 mile ahead on the left. (Show Map)

Facilities

Bring your family and spend the day discovering Old Woman Creek Reserve.  Explore habitats and wildlife through dioramas featuring live animals.  Investigate wetlands and threats to these valuable areas through interactive maps, games, and video.  Experience local history with a talking timeline and discover other recreational opportunities along Ohio’s Lake Erie coast.  Learn what you can do and make a pledge for clean water.

The research laboratories are specialized facilities designed to meet the needs of today's coastal wetlands research and monitoring community. A well-equipped chemistry laboratory reflects the importance of water quality in estuarine research. In addition, three smaller laboratories provide space for many other types of research and monitoring projects.

A classroom is used for educational programs, public forums and workshops for students, educators and environmental professionals. The two-miles plus pedestrian only trail system winds through an oak-hickory forest to an observation deck overlooking the estuary and through several other habitats.

Guidelines for Visitors

The fragile habitats of Old Woman Creek Reserve are priceless and irreplaceable. Visitors are asked to help preserve this unique place by observing special rules and regulations:

• Remain on paved or improved trails
• Picnic, swim, and fish elsewhere
• Leave pets at home -not permitted on reserve property
• Take nothing but photographs
• Leave nothing but footprints

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