Boaters enjoy unlimited horsepower on Deer Creek Lake. In the summer, this
1,277-acre lake is a popular spot for fishing and water sports. Additional
facilities on the project include a marina, swimming beach, shooting range,
archery range and horse trails.

Boaters enjoy unlimited horsepower on Deer Creek Lake. In the summer, this 1,277-acre lake is a popular spot for fishing and water sports. Additional facilities on the project include a marina, swimming beach, shooting range, archery range and horse trails.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake.<br/>
<br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. <br/>
<br/>
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.

Doe Shelter, adjacent to a large shaded playground. This shelter does provide electric.

Doe Shelter

Doe Shelter, adjacent to a large shaded playground. This shelter does not provide electric.

Buck Shelter, situated below Deer Creek Dam. This shelter provides electric at this facility.

Buck Shelter

Doe Shelter, situated below Deer Creek Dam. This shelter provides electric at this facility.

Doe Shelter 2

Buck Shelter, located below the Deer Creek Dam. This shelter does provide electric.

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