Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

Bay View, OH
Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area

About

Activities
 Hiking
Children
 Good for kids
Pets
 Dogs allowed

Reviews

William Pellegrino
William Pellegrino

Another great place to watch for birds. A raised platform would allow tri pods and other equipment if you have any. All kinds of water birds, field birds, hawks and eagles.

2023-5-29
Ohio Wildlife Photo Adventures
Ohio Wildlife Photo Adventures

Plenty of migratory water fowl in the spring. Long trails with good Sandusky Bay viewing.

2021-5-3
Richard Durdel
Richard Durdel

The wildlife is spectacular. An amazing abundance of Eagles, waterfowl, and wildlife.

2023-6-4
Deborah Tefft
Deborah Tefft

I go there for the orchids but there weren't any blooming this year. Whoever is mowing along the ditches is going a horrible job. You should mow later in July because you're mowing down orchids🙄🙄🙄

Derek Schaefer
Derek Schaefer

Nice over look for bird watching

2023-10-4
Robert Japikse
Robert Japikse

Tough to rate this one. The building that was at the end of the signs leading to a visitor center was a mess and nobody was there. The reserve itself is a nice area. We did have a nice picnic lunch nearby on the overlook at Donald Thompson Wetland where we saw various birds and eagles. I would strongly suggest going to the overlook and not worrying about following the signs.

Stephen Eccles
Stephen Eccles

There is no access to the lake, or any walking area here ☹️. There are signs saying that it is private property so it is really just a dead end, although a nice quiet place.

Jeffrey Guerra
Jeffrey Guerra

Wonderful place to see initially as I drive up to visit this beautiful MetroPark and wildlife area and to check and see what it was about. I was able to have lunch and get organized here briefly but fully intend on returning to this area soon to go on the what-could-be picturesque trails.

Contact Information
Address:
3451 Co Rd 256, Vickery, OH 43464
Business Hours
Sunday
12–6 PM
Monday
12–6 PM
Tuesday
12–6 PM
Wednesday
12–6 PM
Thursday
12–6 PM
Friday
12–6 PM
Saturday
12–6 PM

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