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.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:38AM EDT until September 20 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County in central Ohio... Southern Hocking County in central Ohio... Southeastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 838 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Laurelville, Tarlton, Gibisonville, South Bloomingville, Buena Vista in Hocking County, Ilesboro, Union Furnace and Whisler.
Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 5:48AM EDT until September 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 548 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Circleville, Kingston, Williamsport, New Holland, Logan Elm Village, Laurelville, Clarksburg, Adelphi, Pickaway County Airport, Andersonville, State Route 138 at US Route 22, State Route 207 at US Route 22, Austin and Hallsville.
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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| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
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| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
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| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 869-2243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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