Beaver Creek State Park Equestrian Campground
Campground
4.2 (12)
12816 Sprucevale Rd, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Public restroomRestroom
CreekOH
The Tubbs
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
The Tubbs remains an unresolved Ohio creek listing. Its ambiguous archive does not verify opening, closure, a lawful approach or present swimming permission.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
We have not confirmed an authorized swimming entrance, visitor parking or current permission for this location. Do not follow the old Sprucevale Road directions or treat an old map pin as permission to enter.
Water type
Creek
Access
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
No current swimming admission or free public access established for this historical entry.
Best season
Confirm lawful access and the intended activity before traveling
Nearby towns
East Liverpool, Calcutta
Water body
North Fork Of Little Beaver Creek In The Historical Record
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
East Liverpool, Calcutta
Place-name search
The Tubbs historical creek location Ohio access unresolved
Map searches for the named location. Confirm the entrance and current access with the park before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Current swimming permission has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Check with the land manager before entering the water.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
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The Tubbs: an unresolved historical entry
The archive contains an ambiguous closure-related sentence but no usable visitor approach. It does not establish a current opening, official closure or permission to swim. The historical name is retained so old advice can be corrected rather than silently republished.
Keep invented directions withdrawn
The former Sprucevale Road parking and trail instructions were not substantiated. No authorized parking or approach has been verified. The old point is withheld, not replaced with a nearby pool or a general river entrance. A visible path and another visitor's behavior are not landowner permission.
What regional river protection actually establishes
The federal Little Beaver Creek page identifies designated reaches of the larger river system, including part of the North Fork. Its regional recreation description does not identify The Tubbs, certify clean water at this entry or grant access across private land.
Resolve the place before planning recreation
Evidence still needed
A useful visit plan needs a specific location, responsible manager, lawful arrival and current activity permission. Fees, facilities, camping, swimming season and water conditions remain unresolved. No current operator contact has been verified for this entry.
A nearby municipal pool is not the creek
The saved Google match is Thompson Park Pool in East Liverpool, a separate managed pool. Its visitor information and photos cannot be transferred to the creek. Choose a separately confirmed destination if planning a swim day; this page remains an access correction.
Getting There
Visitor approach remains withheld. The archive supplies no usable directions, and the previously invented Sprucevale Road parking and trail route remains withdrawn. Obtain current owner or managing-authority permission for a specifically identified location; do not follow an old coordinate onto private land.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
The old sentence says 'not permanently closed' but provides no approach or authoritative notice. Do not silently reinterpret its wording as either a closure or reopening statement.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
We have not confirmed an authorized swimming entrance, visitor parking or current permission for this location. Do not follow the old Sprucevale Road directions or treat an old map pin as permission to enter. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
Beaver Creek State Park
State park
4.8 (700)
12021 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Camping & hiking amid a historic grist mill, re-created pioneer village & abandoned canal locks.
Barbecue grillCycling lanesPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Beaver Creek State Park Family Campground
Campground
4.5 (97)
11652 Leslie Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Public restroomPublic showerRestroomRunning water
Hellbender Bluff County Park
Park
4.4 (96)
14424 E Liverpool Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Picnic tables
East Liverpool City Health District
Public health department
5 (4)
126 W 6th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Restroom
East Liverpool
Parking
Ohio 43920
East Liverpool is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,958 at the 2020 census. It lies along the Ohio River at the convergence of the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia borders, about 30 miles from both Pittsburgh and Youngstown.
Carnegie Public Library
Public library
4.5 (33)
219 E 4th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Frequently Asked Questions About The Tubbs
Is The Tubbs currently open or closed?
Neither status was established by an authoritative site notice. The ambiguous archive is not enough to declare opening, permanent closure or reopening.
Where should I park?
No authorized Tubbs visitor parking was verified. The invented Sprucevale Road approach remains withdrawn.
Can I navigate using the old coordinate?
No current visitor entrance was established. The point is withheld so it does not encourage entry onto unverified land.
Does Wild and Scenic designation allow me to enter?
No. The federal page describes the broader Little Beaver Creek system, not Tubbs-specific property rights, swimming permission or water quality.
Are fees, facilities or camping confirmed?
No. These require an identified responsible manager and current arrangements before travel.
Is Thompson Park Pool the same swimming location?
No. The saved match is a separate East Liverpool municipal pool and cannot supply creek amenities or photographs.
Highlights
Ambiguous archive explained
Unsupported visitor route withdrawn
Regional protection and entry rights separated
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Do not jump or dive from bridges or rocks
- Clear-looking water, a boat access or another swimmer does not establish suitable depth, current or water quality
- Respect closures and private property
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
Federal river information describes the larger Little Beaver Creek system. It does not identify this historical swimming place.
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
No correctly associated Tubbs gallery approved; do not enter land without permission for photographs.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Stay within lawful access, keep roads and launch areas clear and carry out litter. River protection does not grant entry across private land.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
Confirm lawful access and the intended activity before traveling; no swimming season established.
Difficulty Level
No verified easy or step-free swimming approach established.
Fee
No current swimming admission or free public access established for this historical entry.
Facilities
No verified Tubbs parking, toilets, drinking water or changing facilities. Thompson Park Pool's amenities belong to a different destination.
Activities
Historical access correction, not a current swimming recommendation
Phone
No verified Tubbs owner or management contact
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
No overnight permission established at this access. Arrange lawful camping separately.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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