Marvin's Rest is a 105-acre parcel along the main stem of Captina Creek, currently open to the public only during special events.
Located in southern Belmont County, the property contains approximately 3,400 linear feet of Captina Creek, and approximately 650 linear feet of Bend Fork. This high-quality section of the creek is lined by mature sycamore and cottonwood trees, and includes over 40 acres of mature uplands forest.
The property was owned by the Bruny family for generations, who cared for and farmed the land, and stewarded a healthy and vibrant stretch of Captina Creek. Captina Conservancy purchased the property in March 2024. The purchase was made possible by Ohio EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and funded through a natural resource damages case settlement. Western Reserve Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on the property, which will be protected in perpetuity.
Since 2024, Captina Conservancy has been working to restore portions of the property, and is developing plans for increased public access. Currently, the property is only open to the public during Conservancy-sponsored events (like our Duck Dash, or the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District native fish workshop). To receive notice of these events or updates on our plans for increased public access, sign up for our newsletter below!
Located in southern Belmont County, the property contains approximately 3,400 linear feet of Captina Creek, and approximately 650 linear feet of Bend Fork. This high-quality section of the creek is lined by mature sycamore and cottonwood trees, and includes over 40 acres of mature uplands forest.
The property was owned by the Bruny family for generations, who cared for and farmed the land, and stewarded a healthy and vibrant stretch of Captina Creek. Captina Conservancy purchased the property in March 2024. The purchase was made possible by Ohio EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and funded through a natural resource damages case settlement. Western Reserve Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on the property, which will be protected in perpetuity.
Since 2024, Captina Conservancy has been working to restore portions of the property, and is developing plans for increased public access. Currently, the property is only open to the public during Conservancy-sponsored events (like our Duck Dash, or the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District native fish workshop). To receive notice of these events or updates on our plans for increased public access, sign up for our newsletter below!
public access at marvin's rest
Help us protect and preserve this beautiful property!
Marvin's Rest is a unique property, with the parcel split by a township road that crosses Captina Creek from the south, and is unmaintained on the north side of the creek. Public access is permitted on the township road and right of way at any time; however, Captina Conservancy's property is not open to the public without a conservancy sponsored event. We are currently actively pursuing funding to build facilities for safe, convenient, educational public access that will allow the land to be protected but the community to enjoy it as well. Until that time, we request your help protecting this property by refraining from trespass.
If you are interested in the future public use of Marvin's Rest, we'd love to hear from you! Email us or sign up for our newsletter to learn more about opportunities for public input, volunteer service, and event planning.
Marvin's Rest is a unique property, with the parcel split by a township road that crosses Captina Creek from the south, and is unmaintained on the north side of the creek. Public access is permitted on the township road and right of way at any time; however, Captina Conservancy's property is not open to the public without a conservancy sponsored event. We are currently actively pursuing funding to build facilities for safe, convenient, educational public access that will allow the land to be protected but the community to enjoy it as well. Until that time, we request your help protecting this property by refraining from trespass.
If you are interested in the future public use of Marvin's Rest, we'd love to hear from you! Email us or sign up for our newsletter to learn more about opportunities for public input, volunteer service, and event planning.
why marvin's rest?
In June of 2025, our beloved eastern hellbender Marvin passed away at 45 years old. You can find out more about Marvin's story here. After her passing, we could think of no better place for her to spend eternity than along the banks of Captina Creek, where she can enjoy the sounds of rushing water, the cool shade of leafy trees, and the distant company of other hellbenders (just the way they like it). After we buried her there and posted a plaque to mark her grave, it seemed fitting that the property take on the name of this remarkable ambassador.
LOCATION
Steele Road/Twp Road 114, Alledonia, Ohio, 43902
39.916486, -80.962160
39.916486, -80.962160
History
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