Deer Creek Lake Day Use
This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The area is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with fishing allowed after 10 PM. Group picnic shelters are available first-come, first-served or by reservation.
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About
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is a day-use facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, situated just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake in Pickaway County, Ohio. The area offers two group picnic shelters named Buck and Doe, each capable of hosting up to 100 guests and equipped with electrical hookups for events. The shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis or can be reserved through Recreation.gov. The parking area, playground, and open spaces are freely accessible to the public without reservation. The facility sits approximately 40 yards from the creek, making it a popular spot for fishing. Deer Creek Lake itself supports bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and other species. This is strictly a day-use area with no overnight camping allowed. The facility is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with fishing permitted after hours. For overnight camping in the Deer Creek Lake area, visitors should look to nearby Deer Creek State Park.
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.
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Amenities
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| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
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| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 869-2243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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