Grand Lake St. Marys Shelters
Open for day-use reservations. These are picnic shelter houses for daytime gatherings only; no overnight camping is permitted at the shelters. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance with a 3-day cutoff. Some shelters operate first-come-first-served.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
About
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park offers multiple picnic shelter houses for day-use rental around the shores of Ohio's largest inland lake. The park features shelter houses in the East Bank/Villanova area available first-come-first-served, plus reservable shelters on the west end of the lake. Each shelter includes picnic tables and fireplaces, with restroom access nearby. The scenic lakeside setting makes these shelters popular for family reunions, birthday parties, and group gatherings. The 13,500-acre lake was originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal and was once recognized as the world's largest man-made reservoir. The surrounding 591 acres of parkland offer boating, fishing, swimming beaches, and trails. Note that these shelters are for day-use only; overnight camping is available at the separate Grand Lake St. Marys Campground, which offers 216 campsites and cabins.
Directions
From St. Marys, head west on State Route 703 for approximately 1 mile to the park entrance at 834 Edgewater Drive.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (419) 394-3611 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Info |
Availability
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