Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)

Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)

Part of Berlin Lake

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.

Facilities

Mill Creek Campground offers 295 sites ranging from wooded water sites to grassy sites in the sun. Over 100 sites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, showers, flush restrooms, a boat ramp, playgrounds, and a volleyball court.

Natural Features

Berlin Lake is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The banks of the lake are gently to moderately sloped, allowing for easy access. Beech and maple trees cover the area, offering shade and beautiful fall color.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Visitors delight in viewing nesting ospreys. Bald eagles can occasionally be seen in the area as well.

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 reproduction of the species occurs. Anglers will also find largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie and bluegill. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages over 6,800 acres of project lands for public hunting and wildlife management purposes. Small game species are found in abundance and hunting areas can be easily accessed.

Nearby Attractions

Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary is just one mile south. The sanctuary is home to a large variety of big and small cats, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats and lynx.

Wolves, coyotes, fox, bears, camels, zebras and primates also live in Noah's Lost Ark. Children love the sanctuary's petting zoo and educational tours.

Important Notices

    • All sites are Reservation Only, however same day reservations can be made. Payments for sites must be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.

    • FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, and PROJECTILE-FIRING DEVICES are prohibited.

    • Three sleeping units per site plus screen tent; only 1 recreational vehicle (RV). Options include: 1RV & 2 tents OR 3 tents.

    • Check in time is 3:00pm. Check out time is 1:00pm.

    • Although swimming is allowed, there is no designated beach and no lifeguard on duty.

    • Golf Carts are prohibited.

Available Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
  • DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
  • WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
  • HIKING - Hiking
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Boating
  • BIKING - Biking

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 330-547-8180

7400 BEDELL ROAD
BERLIN CENTER, OH 44401-9714

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