Camp ObserverPaint Creek Lake
Directions
Paint Creek Lake is located on Paint Creek, which originates 30 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. From Columbus take Route 23 south to Chillicothe. From Chillicothe take Route 50 west for 20 miles to Rapid Forge Road, turn right for 2.1 miles, entrance will be located on the left. When coming from Hillsboro take Route 50 east for 20 miles to Rapid Forge Road, turn right for 2.1 miles, entrance will be located on the left. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office is located on Rapid Forge Road off of Route 50. The State Park Office is located on Route 50.
Reviews
Paint Creek Lake offers a generally positive experience with clean facilities, enjoyable trails, and opportunities for fishing and reunions. Some visitors praised the shelter and restrooms for cleanliness and the recreational options available, while others encountered issues with maintenance such as high grass and unreliable electricity at the shelters.
Clean tables and shelter
Great trails and fishing
Good location for family reunions
Friendly rangers
Clean restrooms
Overgrown grass at shelter areas
Electricity issues at shelters
Some trees needed trimming near cornhole area
Partial reimbursement for issues
John C
Reviewed 3 months ago
The grass was over a foot high at the shelter house, looked like it had not been cut for over a month
Jane C
Reviewed a year ago
We had a wonderful time everyone loves the trails and fishing just a great place for our reunion will be back next year
Rickey A P
Reviewed a year ago
Just wanted to say the corn whole where excellent.But due to changes in are family get togethers I will no longer be renting for this event! Yours sincerely. Rick&Margie Potts
Rickey A P
Reviewed 2 years ago
Table we’re very clean as was shelter but tree needed cut back at corn whole’s great other wise.
Paula F
Reviewed 2 years ago
I got the first shelter and we never had electricity. We called and went around to find someone who could help us but didn't find anybody. Also, the grass was horrible it was so high it looked awful. I rented this shelter before and it was nice but this time it was awful. But a ranger called me she was very nice and told me that she was giving me money back but we got reimbursed 50.00 but we paid 70. So I'm hoping next year when I rent the shelter it all goes well.
Campgrounds
Paint Creek Lake has 1 campground.
