A visitor center provides information for many of the 2.5 million visitors to
this 3387 acre lake.

A visitor center provides information for many of the 2.5 million visitors to this 3387 acre lake.

## Overview

Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of
Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping,
hiking and hunting.

## Recreation

Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide
variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill,
white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive
in the lake.  
  
  
  
This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and
swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.

## Facilities

Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide
variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill,
white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive
in the lake.  
  
  
  
This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and
swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.

## Natural Features

The lake is situated among gently rolling hills, where open meadows and wooded
areas cover the shoreline. A variety of songbirds and waterfowl can be found
in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

Alum Creek State Park is adjacent, boasting a 3000-foot swimming beach, a
marina with a variety of boat rentals and a large campground. Hiking, mountain
biking and horseback trails meander through the park.  
  
Other attractions near the lake include the Columbus Zoo, the Center of
Science and Industry and the Olentangy Indian Caverns.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive in the lake.<br><br><br><br>This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive in the lake.<br><br><br><br>This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lake is situated among gently rolling hills, where open meadows and wooded areas cover the shoreline. A variety of songbirds and waterfowl can be found in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Alum Creek State Park is adjacent, boasting a 3000-foot swimming beach, a marina with a variety of boat rentals and a large campground. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails meander through the park.<br/>
<br/>
Other attractions near the lake include the Columbus Zoo, the Center of Science and Industry and the Olentangy Indian Caverns.

Alum Creek Dam outflow and Bike/Pedestrian Bridge

Bike/Pedestrian Bridge

Buckeye Shelter

Oak Shelter with playground in background

Oak Shelter

Playground

Sunrise over Alum Creek Lake

Recently tagged Monarch Butterfly resting on a Cone Flower

Monarch Butterfly

Alum Creek Dam

Playground located in between the Maple and Oak Picnic Shelters designed for 5-12 year old children.

Dam Tour

Alum Creek Below Dam Area

Bird's eye view of the park

Alum Creek Lake

Delaware Lake offers Corps, State Park and State Wildlife Area recreational
opportunities.

Delaware Lake offers Corps, State Park and State Wildlife Area recreational opportunities.

## Overview

Both picnic shelters at Dam Site Recreation Area make for a pleasant getaway
at Delaware Lake.  
  
Shady Ridge Shelter is nestled under elms atop a grassy ridge, providing
privacy from surrounding areas, while Elm Grove Shelter is cradled between
rows of trees just 50 ft. from the parking area.

## Recreation

Pack a picnic or fire up the grill with friends and family. Anglers might want
to bring their rods and take advantage of excellent fishing opportunities on
the river below the dam.  
  
In addition, the Division of Wildlife stocks fishing ponds in the 4,670-acre
wildlife area adjacent to Delaware State Park.

## Facilities

Pack a picnic or fire up the grill with friends and family. Anglers might want
to bring their rods and take advantage of excellent fishing opportunities on
the river below the dam.  
  
In addition, the Division of Wildlife stocks fishing ponds in the 4,670-acre
wildlife area adjacent to Delaware State Park.

## Natural Features

Both reservable shelters are near the dam on Delaware Lake in central Ohio.
The lake is hugged by forests, which provide a habitat for groundhogs,
pheasants and white-tailed deer.

## Nearby Attractions

Delaware State Park is just over a mile from the picnic shelters and offers
lots of activities, from jet skiing to disc golf.  
  
A series of low-intensity hiking trails, ranging from .25 miles to 1.6 miles,
traverse the area and connect with the lakeshore.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (740) 363-4011.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Both picnic shelters at Dam Site Recreation Area make for a pleasant getaway at Delaware Lake.  <br/><br/>Shady Ridge Shelter is nestled under elms atop a grassy ridge, providing privacy from surrounding areas, while Elm Grove Shelter is cradled between rows of trees just 50 ft. from the parking area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Pack a picnic or fire up the grill with friends and family. Anglers might want to bring their rods and take advantage of excellent fishing opportunities on the river below the dam. <br/><br/>In addition, the Division of Wildlife stocks fishing ponds in the 4,670-acre wildlife area adjacent to Delaware State Park.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Pack a picnic or fire up the grill with friends and family. Anglers might want to bring their rods and take advantage of excellent fishing opportunities on the river below the dam. <br/><br/>In addition, the Division of Wildlife stocks fishing ponds in the 4,670-acre wildlife area adjacent to Delaware State Park.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Both reservable shelters are near the dam on Delaware Lake in central Ohio. The lake is hugged by forests, which provide a habitat for groundhogs, pheasants and white-tailed deer.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Delaware State Park is just over a mile from the picnic shelters and offers lots of activities, from jet skiing to disc golf.<br/><br/>A series of low-intensity hiking trails, ranging from .25 miles to 1.6 miles, traverse the area and connect with the lakeshore.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (740) 363-4011.

Shelter rental fees are $40 per day for Monday through Friday (non-holiday)
$80 per day Saturday and Sunday and $80 per day for holidays

Alum Creek Lake

Directions

Reviews

Campgrounds

Alum Creek Below Dam Area

Nearby Parks

Delaware Lake