Independence Dam State Park Defiance Ohio

Independence Dam State Park is a 591-acre public recreation area located along the banks of the Maumee River.

The park is narrow and long as it stretches the Maumee River bank. 

There are grills, picnic tables, and two shelter houses which get a lot of use, especially on weekends. 

Fishermen and Birders are frequent visitors to the area near the dam. 

The Great Blue Heron is one of the largest bird species in Ohio and we enjoy watching the Great Blue Heron stand still at the dam watching the water for a fish.

 Our favorite time to visit this state park is in the fall.

The longest trail in Independence Dam State Park is the Miami-Wabash-Erie Tow Path.