Deer Creek State Park

by Ben ·

Deer Creek State Park in central Ohio offers a wonderful getaway opportunity. Just south of Columbus, the park balances outdoor activities with modern amenities. If you wish to get away for a day, a weekend, or a week, Deer Creek offers plenty of opportunities.

Land Activities

The meadows, woodlands, and plains of central Ohio make Deer Creek a destination for many. Trails for hiking and horseback riding begin the enjoyment of Deer Creek. Seven miles of hiking trails and seventeen miles of bridle trails welcome those hoping to traverse the land.

Deer Creek offers hunting in designated areas. Waterfowl hunting in the area is excellent, and several hunting blinds are issued each season.

Many options for staying at Deer Creek are available. Electric sites, cabins, and camper cabins make Deer Creek a wonderful place to spend the night or several nights. In addition, Deer Creek is one of Ohio’s state parks that offers a full-service lodge. The lodge offers over one hundred rooms, a restaurant, a gift shop, and meeting rooms that can be used for a variety of events.

In addition, golfers enjoy the 18-hole course near the lodge. Ten ponds and nearly fifty sand traps make the course a challenge. Whatever you may want in your park getaway, Deer Creek probably has it!

Water Activities

In addition to plenty of land activities, Deer Creek State Park offers plenty to do on the water as well. Over one thousands acres worth of water encompass Deer Creek Lake. Given this, the lake allows for boats with unlimited horsepower.

In terms of fishing, the park is well known for its saugeye fishing, especially in the spring. Angles also can expect catches of catfish, bass, and crappie.

A 1,700 foot beach offers plenty of room to swim. Sections of the lake offer swimming for boaters as well. Deer Creek has plenty to give to those wishing to spend some time in the great outdoors. Plan your trip today!