DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE

Address 21897 DEER CREEK RD., MT. STERLING, OH, 43143
StateOH
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone740-869-2243

Amenities

🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
🌳 Shade: Full
🕒 Checkin Time: 9:30 AM
👥 Min Num of People: 1
👥 Max Num of People: 100
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0
🕒 Checkout Time: 10:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 50
📌 Electricity Hookup: 15
Accessible Sites: 2 of 2
📅 Reservable Sites: 2 of 2
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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 roc

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:16 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)