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Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

federal · Zanesville, OH

  • dump station1.8 mi
  • fuel station1.8 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Dillon Lake is approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio, and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. Access to the lake is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the area is open 24 hours. Recreation Plenty of recreation is available throughout this area including water sports on the lake, great fishing and hunting, biking, and extraordinary wildlife viewing. We offer an accessible fishing pier below the dam and a trail with exercise facilities. Facilities The picnic shelter offers 10 accessible picnic tables. The facility also offers several barbeque grills and a large fenced-in playground. Other facilities include a gazebo and fitness trail surrounded by park benches, picnic tables and beautiful landscaping. Natural Features The picnic shelter/playground area is located above Dillon Lake, next to a large parking area. Visitors get a beautiful view of the lake, grass covered hills and wooded areas. Nearby Attractions Other facilities around the area are provided by the Ohio State Parks and Division of Wildlife. These include several boat launches, plenty of hiking, biking, and horse trails, hunting areas, and a swim beach.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    1.8 mi
  • fuel station

    BP

    1.8 mi
  • grocery

    West Side Market

    2.7 mi
  • attraction

    Zanesville High School Student Gallery

    2.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.6 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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