Grand Lake St. Marys Shelters

About

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park offers 8 reservable picnic shelters situated in scenic areas around the lake, with most located in the East Bank/Villanova area. These shelters are equipped with picnic tables, fireplaces, and restroom access, making them suitable for family reunions, gatherings, and special events. The park surrounds Ohio's largest inland lake, originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal and once recognized as the world's largest man-made reservoir. The park is open year-round for recreation including boating, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking. Multiple public swimming beaches, boat ramps, and trails provide additional activities. Grand Lake lies along a major bird migration route, attracting waterfowl including Canada geese, ducks, swans, egrets, herons, and ospreys. The park also features a campground with over 200 sites, a camp store, and various recreational amenities including basketball and volleyball courts.

Directions

From St. Marys, Ohio, head west on State Route 703 for approximately 1 mile to reach the park entrance at 834 Edgewater Drive.