Deer Creek Lake Day Use
Deer Creek Lake Day Use is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Ohio. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.61917, -83.21583
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Information Site, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 740-869-2243
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deer Creek Lake Day Use
Overview Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. Recreation The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake. Fishing is a very popular activity. Bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, white, largemouth, smallmouth and rock bass, carp, bullhead and flathead catfish are the major sport species found in the lake. Facilities Deer Creek offers two group day-use picnic shelters located below the dam, 40 yards from a creek popular for fishing. Both are accessible and can accommodate up to 100 guests each. Natural Features Deer Creek Lake is situated among gently rolling hills in south central Ohio. The area is forested with a variety of hardwoods, including oak, hickory, elm, black walnut, ash, maple and sycamore. An abundance of wildlife inhabits the area around the lake, including ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoon, mink, red fox, skunk, coyote and beaver. Red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers and American kestrels are also common sights.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hocking Hills State Park · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Litter Quality Propane · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseman's Camp | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Group Camping Area | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #690 | Overnight parking | 14 mi | — | — |
| Sun Valley Campground | Private campground | 18 mi | — | — |
| Ross County Agricultural Society | Private campground | 19 mi | — | — |
| Shagbark Grove Group Picnic Area | Private campground | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.