Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Open for day-use reservations. The shelter and playground areas are not maintained during winter months. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. This is a day-use facility only with no overnight camping.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 8:50PM EDT until August 12 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Coshocton County in east central Ohio... Southwestern Guernsey County in east central Ohio... Muskingum County in east central Ohio... West Central Noble County in east central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 849 PM EDT, the heaviest rain has exited the warned area, but flooding is ongoing. Between 1.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Zanesville, New Concord, South Zanesville, North Zanesville, Dresden, Frazeysburg, Philo, Warsaw, Pleasant Grove, Cumberland, Conesville, Fultonham, Nellie, Norwich, Drake, Bridgeville, Duncan Falls, Chandlersville and Otsego. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 8:43PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Ohio, including the following counties, Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Runoff from recent heavy rainfall will continue to cause elevated stream and creek levels. This could result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is a day-use facility situated above Dillon Lake, approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. The facility is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and provides a scenic setting overlooking the lake, grass-covered hills, and wooded areas. The shelter complex features 10 accessible picnic tables, multiple barbecue grills, a large fenced-in playground, a gazebo, and a fitness trail surrounded by park benches and landscaping. A large parking area is adjacent to the shelter. An accessible fishing pier is located below the dam. This is a reservable group day-use area, not an overnight campground. The shelter and playground areas are not maintained during winter months. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov.
Directions
Located along Route 146, approximately 7 miles north of Zanesville, Ohio. Access Route 146 via State Route 16 from the north or Interstate 70 from the south.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 454-2225 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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