DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  1.9 mi

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  5.7 mi

• grocery

  Save-A-Lot

  12 mi

• trailhead

  Wagtail Trail

  19 mi

• attraction

  Fayette County Museum

  13 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  1.0 mi

Contact & access

• 21897 DEER CREEK RD. · MT. STERLING, OH 43143
• 740-869-2243