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Deer Creek Lake
Ranger led tour into the Home of FDR
Ranger led tour into the Home of FDR
Boaters enjoy unlimited horsepower on Deer Creek Lake. In the summer, this 1,277-acre lake is a popular spot for fishing and water sports. Additional facilities on the project include a marina, swimming beach, shooting range, archery range and horse trails.
Parking Pad
Parking Pad 136
Group tour into the Home of FDR
Group tour into the Home of FDR
small child fishing wearing a lifejacket
child fishing
Campsite
Campsite 136
RecAreaDirections
From I-71 take Exit 84, then Route 56 East. Then take State Route 207 South, follow signs to Dam and Visitor Center. From US 23 take US 22 West, then take State Route 207 North, follow signs to Dam and Visitor Center.
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Permits info
Important Information
Horses not recommended on section of trail from Wilderness Boundary to Forni Lake.
Facilities
DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.Recreation
The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake.Fishing is a very popular activity. Bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, white, largemouth, smallmouth and rock bass, carp, bullhead and flathead catfish are the major sport species found in the lake.
Facilities
Deer Creek offers two group day-use picnic shelters located below the dam, 40 yards from a creek popular for fishing. Both are accessible and can accommodate up to 100 guests each.Natural Features
Deer Creek Lake is situated among gently rolling hills in south central Ohio. The area is forested with a variety of hardwoods, including oak, hickory, elm, black walnut, ash, maple and sycamore.An abundance of wildlife inhabits the area around the lake, including ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoon, mink, red fox, skunk, coyote and beaver. Red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers and American kestrels are also common sights.
State Park Facility
This recreation area is part of Deer Creek Lake
