Deer Creek Lake Day Use
DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE
Part of Deer Creek Lake
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.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.
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.
Important Notices
Day-use only, no overnight camping.
No swimming or wading in the outflow creek.
Park is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm; fishing is allowed after 10 p.m.
Parking area, playground and open space is open to the public; reservations are not needed to use the picnic shelters.
- For more information, contact the Deer Creek Lake Office at 740-869-2243
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Available Activities
- Hunting - Hunting
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Information Site - Information Site
- Picnicking - Picnicking
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 740-869-2243
21897 DEER CREEK RD.MT. STERLING, OH 43143
