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Hocking County
=Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve= 28749 Hideaway Hills Road Sugar Grove, Ohio 43155 Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve webpage

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Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 39.641083, -82.475967 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve

 * Emergent swamp with good wildlife viewing opportunities.
 * Largely unimproved site, small pull-off area
 * Observation deck for viewing

Twenty acres of naturally developing tributary swamp on Durbin Run in Hocking County are now under the protection of Ohio Department of Natural Resources, thanks to a gift from Dr. Francis and Mrs. Joyce Kessler.

A variety of wetland-dwelling plants thrive in the swamp, including buttonbush and bur-marigold. A healthy population of beaver also calls the swamp home. During the spring and fall migration period, the preserve offers excellent waterfowl viewing.

From Lancaster, travel US-33 East for about 4.4 miles. Turn left at Horn's Mill Road exit and follow for about 6 miles to the parking area on the right side of the road. (Horn's Mill Road turns into Hide-Away-Hills Road at Hocking County line.) From Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve webpage



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