This recreation area is part of Delaware Lake

Delaware State Park

Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just 30 minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. 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. 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 and walleye 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 offers three group day-use picnic shelters in the Below Dam Area. Each shelter is accessible, can accommodate up to 100 guests and offers electric hookups. Flush toilets, drinking water, tables and grills are provided. Playgrounds are on-site and the area has great access to fishing. Individual sites with picnic tables and grills are scattered around the shelters and are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is a short drive from the shelters. Interpretive exhibits, maps and brochures are available. 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.



Alum Creek State Park

This recreation area is part of Alum Creek Lake

Come on in, kick back & enjoy some nature in the country. Open on weekends only, Grins & Pickin's CampFarm offers the ultimate return to nature, where the spring wildflowers are spectacular and wildlife viewing is plentiful. Deer, turkey, coyote, fox, mink, opossum, eagles, barred owls, lots of frogs also live here. The CampFarm offers nature-based & homesteading activities where you can even pick your own morning fresh eggs for breakfast! Our primitive campground is an outdoor recreation facility located on a working farm near the very heart of Ohio, where you truly can get away from it all! We charge by the carload & the weight & number of wheels on our fields ($20 tents, $25 popups, $30 small rvs). While our fields are tiled for fast drainage, there is no blacktop or concrete driveways/pads so driving access is limited during heavy rains. There is no hookup for electric, no wifi, bring in your own water. There are 31 very large campsites and 20 acres of farmland, gardens, frog pool, bluegill fishing pond, pollinator maze, prairie trail, woods & a creek; seasonal pyo produce; nature programs; suite rental. All of the sites have a fire pit, half have picnic tables. Available for a fair price is dry firewood, best tastin' chicken/duck eggs, good clean water. 4 miles from Interstate 71 Exit 140.



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Nestled between the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains, Ohio offers a plethora of unforgettable outdoor experiences. Beautiful Lake Erie beaches give way to caves, escarpments, and waterfalls, so if you’re looking to go camping in Ohio, you’re bound to find the perfect spot! 


Starting in the northern tip of the state, bordering Lake Erie, campers will find serene beaches and natural coves full of picturesque summertime fun. Kelley’s Island State Park, a 677-acre park on the northern tip of the island, offers campers year-round adventure. Unique natural history and geographical features make Kelley’s Island an excellent choice for camping in Ohio’s unique Great Lake region. 


East Harbor State Park, another camper’s haven along the shores of Lake Erie, offers opportunities for boating, fishing, 10 miles of hiking trails, and three boat ramps make this amazing campground the perfect spot for avid outdoorsmen and family campers alike. 


South of Lake Erie, near the border of West Virginia, campers will find Ohio’s famous Hocking Hills area. Stunning cliffs and waterfalls, deep hemlock forests, and world-famous caves make this area one of the most popular for year-round camping in Ohio. The most well known cave in the Hocking Hills is Old Man’s Cave, so named for hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the cave for 30 years after settling in the area around 1800. The Old Man’s Cave area provides trails along a breath-taking gorge, which was carved 150 feet into the sandstone by the waters of Old Man’s Creek.


Campgrounds located in the Hocking Hills and Old Man’s Cave areas provide unique opportunities for waterfall hikes, climbing, and canoeing along the Hocking River. The geologically unique Hocking Hills region offers up some of the most beautiful natural beauty in the state and the country.


From pristine Great Lake beaches to the rugged beauty of the Appalachians, let The Dyrt help you find the best camping in Ohio!

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Are you in need of a campground near Adalee Park, OH? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Adalee Park is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Adalee Park, OH. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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## 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.

#### 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.

#### 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:

Both picnic shelters provide water and electric hookups, playgrounds, a volleyball court and easy access to restrooms. An open grassy space is ideal for field sports like soccer.  
  
Shady Ridge provides more privacy, while Elm Grove boasts a textured patio with pedestal tables and a group grill.

#### 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.

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Tree Haven is a clean, quiet, family campground located in Westerville, Ohio just northeast of Columbus. Located away from busy highways and set back in the woods, its the ideal place for you to come spend time with friends and family and get in some good ole' rest and relaxation.

Columbus is home to the Columbus Clippers AAA baseball team, Columbus Blue Jackets hockey, COSI science center, The Ohio State Fair and expo center with many events throughout the year. It is also home to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, named #1 zoo in America by USA Travel Guide. And of course, The Ohio State University, home of the Buckeyes! These are just to name a few. Columbus and the surrounding area are home to many other exciting destinations.

Even though we are secluded, we are still centrally located, within 20 minutes (or even closer) of many restaurants, shopping, fuel, and anything else you may need.

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