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White Star Park consists of 797 acres and four distinct areas which include:

White Star Park 
925 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH 43431

White Star was a quarry operation for mining limestone. It was developed with Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund money and the sale of scrap metal from the site.  The White Star Quarry is the location of  White Star Quarry Beach, scuba divingshelter rentalsfishing opportunities, boating (only hand powered and electric motors allowed), and an .8 mile  trail that circles the quarry.

 

 White Star Park Map 

White Star Park Directions   White Star Park History

 



White Star Quarry Beach
925 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH 43431

One of Northwest Ohio's premiere areas for swimming.  White Star Park Beach is located on a spring fed quarry.
Open Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend.

Open Daily starting June 8th, 2024 until August 18th 12pm-8pm (weather permitting).
Last two weekends open are August 24th & 25th, and August 31st, September 1st & 2nd.
Closed for the Season starting September 3rd.



White Star Park
: Campground
910 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH 43431

Located across from the park's main entrance.  Open April 1st-November 1st, 48 sites that each have water and electric. There is also a shower house available for use by campers. Reservations must be made online, no walk-in sites. Check in time 2pm, check out time is noon.

Reserve White Star Park: Campground  White Star Park: Campground Directions
 


 
White Star Park: Barn, Shed & Historical Cabins
5013 County Road 65, Gibsonburg, OH 43431

The location of two 1870s era historical log cabins.  Both cabins were found off-site, deconstructed and then reconstructed at their present location.   And extensive trail system and sledding hill are located at this site as well.   White Star Park Barn and Cabin area is also home to the yearly Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power show held every labor day weekend.  A rentable barn and shed are also available.

Barn:Click here to reserve the Barn   Shed:Click here to reserve the Shed  White Star Park: Barn and Cabins Directions

 



 White Star Park: Doug Haubert Wetland
1330 County Road 66, Gibsonburg, OH 43431
Doug Haubert Wetland is an example of a constructed wetland.  It is an excellent area for birding, especially is the spring and fall for migratory waterbirds.  With a large amphibian population, it is a prime location to hear frog vocalizations during spring and early summer.  Doug Haubert Wetland is the only park district property that allows horseback riding on selected trails.  The Park District also allows for hunting opportunities on this area of White Star Park. 

White Star Park: Doug Haubert Wetland Directions


Operations
901 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH 43431