Ohio Camping – Campground Reservations

Directions From Columbus, Ohio, take I-71 north to exit 121 for Polaris. Turn right on Polaris Parkway, left on Worthington Road, left on Africa Road, then left on Lewis Center Road. Shelters are in the Below Dam Area. Phone 740-548-6151 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING Keywords ALCR,ALUM CREEK LAKE,ALUM CREEK PARK,ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM REC. AREA,ALUM CREEK DAM SITE,ALUM CREEK DOWNSTREAM AREA,ALUM CREEK,MAPLE SHELTER,OAK SHELTER,BUCKEYE SHELTER Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just 30 minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. Recreation Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish

Directions From I-75 head east on Highway 73 for 11.5 miles past Waynesville. Follow the signs for the Caesar Creek Visitor Center for 3 more miles. From I-71 head west on Highway 73 for 7.7 miles. Follow the signs for the Caesar Creek Visitor Center for about 3 miles. Phone (513) 897-1050 Activities CAMPING, FISHING Keywords Caesar Creek Lake,Flat Fork,Tailwater Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Road Conditions Ohio State Tourism Overview Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities. Recreation Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Center’s courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short

Directions From I-70 westbound, Exit at US 40 and go west to Bird Rd. Turn right (north) on Bird Rd. then left on Old Columbus Rd. Following the signs for the CJ Brown Visitor Center, turn right onto Croft Rd., then right onto Overlook Drive into the park. From I-70 Eastbound exit at SR 4, follow 4 north through Springfield to Croft Rd. Turn right on Croft and left onto Overlook Dr. Phone 937-325-2411 Activities BIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA Keywords CJ Brown,the reservoir,Buck Creek,one with the playground,the first one as you come in the park,one by the lake,one just below the Visitor Center,the one at the top of the hill,the one across the street from the Visitor Center Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio,

Directions Ledges Shelter: 701 Truxell Road Boston Township, Peninsula, OH 44264 Octagon Shelter: 801 Truxell Road Boston Township, Peninsula, OH 44264 Click here for the quickest routes to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Phone 440-717-3890 OR 330-657-2752 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, VISITOR CENTER Keywords None Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a destination for millions of visitors each year who enjoy hiking, riding the scenic railroad, biking and picnicking. Whether you need an area large enough for a family reunion or just an intimate spot for two, Cuyahoga Valley is an ideal destination. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park. Two rustic shelters, Ledges and Octagon, are available for reservation in the Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Recreation With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Most shelter

Directions From Columbus, Ohio, take Highway 62 south to Mt. Sterling. Turn south on Route 207 and continue for 8 miles to the lake. Turn at the intersection; picnic shelter is on Crownover Mill Road. Phone 740-869-2243 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords DCBD,BELOW DAM AREA,PICNIC SHELTER SITE,Deer Creek Below Dam Day Use,Buck Shelter,Doe Shelter,DEER CREEK LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Road Conditions Ohio State Tourism Overview 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

Directions The facility is located along Route 146, approximately 7 miles north of Zanesville, Ohio. You can access Route 146 by either State Route 16 from the north, or by US 70 from the south. Phone 740-454-2225 Activities BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HUNTING, WINTER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Keywords Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter,Dillon Lake,Dillion Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Dillon Lake is approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio, and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. Access to the lake is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the area is open 24 hours.

Directions From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, Take State Route 93 north for 6 miles to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area. Phone 740-534-6500 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING Keywords IROR,VESUVIUS,LAKE VESUVIUS,IRON RIDGE,IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS,WAYNE NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Iron Ridge is one of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area in southeastern Ohio’s Wayne National Forest. Iron Ridge offers a great location for outdoor recreation, with activities like boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Vesuvius. Horseback riding and hiking are also available in the rolling hills surrounding the campground. Recreation Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the area’s most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie or bluegill. More than 40 miles of trails exist in

Directions From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 21 miles on Highway 7 to the campground. Phone 740-373-9055 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, MOUNTAIN BIKING Keywords LEIT,WAYNE NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Leith Run Campground provides a beautiful location on the Ohio River, where grassy campsites and picnic areas make for a comfortable getaway in the Wayne National Forest. The campground is equipped with modern conveniences like flush toilets and electricity.  Recreation The campground provides access to the mighty Ohio River and the Willow Island Pool, where canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A backwater estuary lies alongside the campground. A paved trail and a boardwalk with a gazebo offer not only wildlife viewing opportunities, but also an opportunity to access the estuary and surrounding wetlands area, where fishing is a favorite pastime.

Directions From I-76, take Exit 54 and go south 5.5 miles on State Route 534 to U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center. Turn right (west) onto U.S. Route 224 and go about 2 miles to Bedell Road. Turn left (south) on Bedell Road and go about 3/4 of a mile to the campground. Phone 330-547-8180 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, WATER SPORTS, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE Keywords BERLIN LAKE,BERLIN LAKE CAMPGROUND,MILL CREEK RECREATION AREA,MILL CREEK CAMPGROUND Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Road Conditions Ohio State Tourism Overview Mill Creek Recreation Area is an ideal family campground located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping. Recreation The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. Berlin Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye fishing. It is one of the few area lakes where natural

Directions From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, take State Route 93 north for 9 miles to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area. Phone 740-534-6500 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords OAHI,VESUVIUS,LAKE VESUVIUS,LAKE VESUVIUS OAK HILL,OAK HILL LAKE VESUVIUS,WAYNE NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Oak Hill Campground is one of two camping areas within Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. It has recently renovated and upgraded with modern conveniences like electric hookups and flush toilets. Lake Vesuvius is very close, providing access to ample recreational opportunities. Recreation Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads beginning at or

Directions From Chillicothe Ohio, take Route 50 west for 18 miles to Bainbridge. Ohio. Three miles past Bainbridge, turn right on Rapid Forge Road. Go 2 miles north and turn left into the Paint Creek Dam Site Area. Little Pond Shelter is located on the right just before crossing the dam. Overlook Shelter is located at the end of the road at the emergency spillway overlook. Phone (937) 365-1470 LAKE OFFICE Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WATER SPORTS, SWIMMING SITE Keywords PCDS,PAINT CREEK LAKE SHELTERS,PAINT CREEK DAM SITE,PAINT CREEK LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Ohio State Tourism Ohio State Road Conditions Overview Paint Creek Dam Site Area, located on Paint Creek Lake, offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Scioto area of southwestern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and rock climbing. Recreation The campground is operated by the Ohio Department of State