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DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE (OH), OH

Description

Deer Creek Doe Shelter is located below the dam at Deer Creek Lake. The area is very popular for picnicking and fishing. The area is open for use all year, but the shelter is only reserved during the summer months. Electricity is not available at the shelter. There is a drinking fountain located at the shelter along with one large charcoal grill and two smaller charcoal grills. The creek flows within 40 yards of the shelter so fishing is easily accessible. The playground is 40 yards away. Flush toilets are 50 yards from the picnic shelter. The picnic shelter and restrooms are handicapped accessible. Other areas at Deer Creek Lake offer hunting, fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Deer Creek Buck Shelter is located below the dam at Deer Creek Lake. This area is very popular for picnicking and fishing. The area is open for use all year, but the shelter is only reservable during the summer months. Electricity is available at the shelter. There is one large charcoal grill and one smaller charcoal grill. There is a drinking fountain located near the shelter at the restroom; approximately 30 yards away. The restroom has flush toilets. The creek flows within 40 yards of the shelter so fishing is easily accessible. The picnic shelter and restrooms are handicapped accessible. Other areas at Deer Creek Lake offer hunting, fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Sheltered Dining Area
  • Stream
  • Water Drinking
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Dock
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Nature Trails
  • Public Marina
  • Reservoir
  • Swimming
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Both shelters are reserved from 9:30 in the morning to 10:00 at night and during the period May 21 to September 18 in 2010.

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. For more information contact the Deer Creek Lake office at 740-869-2243. Camping is not allowed in this area. No swimming or wading. Pets must be on a leash. Reserving the picnic shelter does not reserve adjacent parking, playground or open space. The park closes at 10 pm except for fishing.

Getting There:

Deer Creek Lake Day Use (OH)
21897 DEER CREEK RD.
Mt. Sterling OH 43143

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.62361, -83.21667

FROM COLUMBUS: Take 62 S. to Mt. Sterling. Follow signs to Rt. 207 S. Deer Creek Lk directional signs will be seen. Lake is 8 mi. S. Picnic shelter is on Crownover Mill Rd. Go east (left) at intersection of road. FROM CINCINNATI: Take 71 N. to Mt. Sterling (Rt. 56) exit. Directional signs for Deer Creek Lk. will be seen. Lake is 8 mi. S. of Mt. Sterling on Rt 207. Go east (left) at intersection of Crownover Mill Rd. FROM CIRCLEVILLE: Take 22 W. to intersection of Rt. 207 (approx. 15 miles) Go north in Rt. 207. Follow signs to Deer Creek Lk. Turn right (east) at intersection of Crownover Mill Rd. and Rt. 207. FROM WASHINGTON C.H.: Take 22 east to intersection of Rt. 207, about 13 miles. Go north on Rt. 207. Follow signs to Deer Creek Lk. Turn right (east) at intersection of Crownover Mill Rd and Rt 207.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (740)869-2243