Alum Creek
State Park
3615 S. Old State Road
Delaware, OH 43015
A quiet place to go close to the city! Alum Creek State Park is both close to the city of Columbus and close to nature. Camp, hike or mountain bike. It even has a dog park!
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740-548-4631 740-548-4039 740-548-6056 866-644-6727 |
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Camping
- 286 electric campsites feature both wooded and sunny areas, some of which overlook the lake
- Each site has a 50-amp electrical hookup
- 3 full-service campsites offer electric, sewer and water hookups
- Heated shower facilities with flush toilets
- Beach and boat ramp for exclusive use of the overnight guests
- Basketball courts, horseshoe pits and playgrounds
- Nature programs are available
- Dump station
- Group camp for organized groups is available by reservation
- Equestrian camp with 30 primitive sites
Getaway Rentals
- 5 Camper Cabins
- 3 Cedar Cabins
- The dog park is on a 4-acre site along the reservoir near the marina
- The grounds include a fenced area with water access for dogs that enjoy water sports and two additional fenced areas for small and large dogs Read more...
Hiking Trails
- 2 hiking trails
- Park Office Trail • 1.5 Miles • Easy
- Hollenback Trail
- Multi-Purpose Trail (Hiking, Snowmobile, Dog Sledding, X-cty Skiing) • 7 Miles • Moderate
- 3 mountain bike trails •
See the
mountain bike trail maps
- Mountain Bike Trail • 2 Miles • Easy
- Mountain Bike Trail • 5 Miles • Moderate
- Mountain Bike Trail • 7 Miles • Difficult
- Bridle trails
- 38 miles of bridle trails wind along the lakeshore through mature beech-maple forests and across deep ravines • Riders must provide their own mounts
Boating
- Alum Creek Reservoir spans 3,387 acres of water
- 4 launch ramps (2 South, 1 East, and 1 North) offer access to the lake
- Lake south of Cheshire Road is a boater's paradise with unlimited horsepower and plenty of room for skiers
- The northern portion of the lake offers a quieter scene with tree-lined shores, shale cliffs and sheltered inlets for paddeling
- Boaters may swim in Big Run, the Sailing Association Cove & the 36/37 Cove
- Boaters may camp overnight in the Sailing Association & 36/37 coves
- For more information on boat rentals please call 740-548-6056 or go to www.alumcreek.com
Fishing
- Narrow coves and quiet inlets offer fine catches of bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye and saugeye
- Valid Ohio fishing license is required
Picnicking
- 8 Scenic picnic areas are available with tables, grills, restrooms and drinking water enhance the lakeshore
- 2 shelterhouses are maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers at the Alum Creek dam • Contact the Corps office at 740-548-6151 for information regarding their use
Swimming
- 3,000 foot beach is the largest inland beach in Ohio's state park system
- Shower house and concession stand
- Sand volleyball courts
- The beach is open during daylight hours only
- Check for water quality advisories
Disc Golf
- 18 hole "Players Course" is located at the New Galena Launch Ramp area
- Equipment rental is available
- No fee is charged to play
Hunting
- Northern half of the park is best for the squirrel and deer hunter
- Southern half offers better opportunities for rabbit and other upland game
- Note the hunting map as many areas are restricted
- Valid Ohio hunting license is required
Winter Recreation (conditions
permitting)
- Sledding
- Ice skating
- Snowmobiling on the multi-purpose trail
- Cross country skiing multi-purpose trail
- Ice fishing
- Ice boating
