Pike Lake State Park Lake Shelter
The Lake Shelter is a day-use only facility available for daytime reservations. No overnight camping is permitted at this shelter. Day-use reservations can be made through ReserveOhio up to one year in advance with a 3-day cutoff.
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:09AM EDT until September 23 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Scioto River at Piketon. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Scioto River at Piketon. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Backwater flooding worsens along creeks flowing into the Scioto River. Stretches of several low-lying roads near the river are flooded. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County experience the most significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 22.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM 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, Ripley, Union and Wayne 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...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. Locally heavy rain is possible and with the ground saturated from earlier rainfall, this additional rain could lead to flash flooding.
About
The Lake Shelter is one of two day-use picnic shelters at Pike Lake State Park, a 600-acre park nestled in the forested hills of southern Ohio near Bainbridge. Each shelter can accommodate groups of up to 80 people and is available for reservation through ReserveOhio. The shelters are equipped with picnic tables and provide a scenic setting for family reunions, group outings, and other daytime gatherings. Pike Lake State Park surrounds a 13-acre lake and offers numerous recreational opportunities including hiking trails, a swimming beach, fishing, and boat rentals. The park features a nature center with seasonal programs and an 18-hole disc golf course. While the Lake Shelter itself is strictly a day-use facility, the park also offers overnight accommodations including a 79-site electric campground, cabins, and a group lodge for those seeking extended stays.
Directions
From US Route 23, take State Route 124 east. The park entrance is approximately 7 miles east of the junction, south of the village of Bainbridge.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 493-2212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Pike Lake State Park Info | |
| ReserveOhio Reservation System |
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