Ohio / Muskingum County

Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

Closed — Open year-round for reservations. The shelter and playground areas are not maintained during the winter months.

About

Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is a Corps of Engineers day-use facility located above Dillon Lake, approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio. The shelter offers 10 accessible picnic tables, several barbeque grills, and a large fenced-in playground, making it ideal for group gatherings and family events. Additional amenities include a gazebo, fitness trail surrounded by park benches and picnic tables, and beautiful landscaping with views of the lake, grass-covered hills, and wooded areas. The facility is located next to a large parking area and provides easy access to extensive recreation opportunities at Dillon Lake. Visitors can enjoy water sports, fishing, hunting, biking, and wildlife viewing. An accessible fishing pier is available below the dam, and the area features trails with exercise facilities. Ohio State Parks and Division of Wildlife operate additional facilities around the lake, including boat launches, hiking and biking trails, hunting areas, and a swim beach. Access to the facility is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The Corps office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though the area itself is accessible 24 hours. Reservations are managed 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 US 40/Interstate 70 from the south.

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