Kiser Lake State Park Scenic And Lakeview Shelter

Open — Open year-round. Picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

Kiser Lake State Park is a 531-acre recreation area in west-central Ohio featuring a pristine 396-acre no-motor lake known for its clean, clear waters. The park's landscape was shaped by glaciers, creating rolling wooded hills formed by end moraines and unique wetland habitats including fen and wet meadow areas with rare plants like pitcher plant and sundew. The park offers multiple picnic shelters including Memorial Shelter, Lakeview Shelter, and Scenic Shelter, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. These day-use areas feature tables and grills but do not permit open fires. The lake is a sailing haven since motorized boats are prohibited, and the park provides a launch ramp, public docks, and boat rentals. A 600-foot swimming beach operates Memorial Day through Labor Day, and scuba diving is permitted outside the beach area. The family campground area features 115 non-electric campsites open year-round with picnic tables, fire rings, a trailer waste station, and vault toilets. Four hiking trails totaling 4.5 miles wind through the park, including the 1.5-mile North Bay Trail along the shoreline. The park also offers 10 miles of bridle trails and a group camp available by reservation. Two Rent-a-Camp units with tents and equipment can be rented during summer months.

Directions

Located off State Route 235 approximately 6 miles north of the State Route 235/36 intersection in Champaign County, near St. Paris, Ohio.

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