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Delaware State Park

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5202 U.S. 23 North
Delaware, OH 43015
 
Park Office (740) 369-2761
Campground Office (740) 363-4561
Marina (740) 363-6102
Camping/Getaway
Rental Reservations
1-866-644-6727
Park Map
Campground Map
 
 

Campsite or cottage reservation Center

Close to the city but with all the recreational opportunities of a more remote park makes Delaware State Park a feast for any wildlife enthusiast. There is a lake with unlimited boating and 7 miles of hiking trails.

State Park Lodging:

Camping: There are 211 sites suitable for tents or trailers-161 of them electric. The campground features flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station.  Pets are permitted at designated sites.

Rent-A-Yurt- 3 units are furnished with futon beds, table and chairs, a cooler and ceiling fan, along with an outdoor gas grill and a picnic table with canopy.

Activity Facilities Quantity
Resource Land, acres 1686
Water, acres 1330
Nearby Wildlife Area, acres 4670
Activities Fishing yes
Hunting yes
Hiking Trails, miles 7
Picnic Shelter yes
Shelter House yes
Swimming Beach, feet 800
Beach Vending yes
Summer Nature Programs yes
Boating Boat Rental yes
Boating Limits UNL
Fuel For Sale yes
Seasonal Dock Rental, # 273
Launch Ramps, # 2
Winter Rec Sledding yes
Ice Rink yes
Ice Fishing yes
Cross-Country Skiing yes
Camping Non-electric campsites 0
Campsites with Elec., # 211
Pets Permitted yes
Showers yes
Flush Toilets yes
Dumpstation yes
Youth Group Camp, capacity 100
  Rent-A-Yurt 3

 

Park Activities: 

Hiking: 7 miles of trails connect the lakeshore with 4 camping areas and varying habitats.

Boating: Unlimited horsepower is permitted. Boat and dock rentals are offered seasonally. A fully equipped marina offers fuel, fishing and boating supplies. Two boat/swim areas are designated on the lake.

Fishing:  Delaware reservoir features such favorites as crappie, muskie and largemouth and smallmouth bass.

Hunting: Waterfowl. Duck blinds are issued by a lottery drawing. Hunting for other game is permitted in the wildlife area. A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required.

Beach:  Facilities include bathhouse, showers and a snack bar.

 

Nearby Attractions

City of Columbus

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

 

 

 

Ohio-USA is one of the premier getaways for family vacations.  From fireworks to world-renowned zoos,  amusement parks and wilderness trails, there is something outdoors, wild and fun for everyone.  Between the beautiful shoreline of Lake Erie and the rolling waters of the Ohio River, Ohio visitors can relax, climb a cliff, catch a glimpse of a giraffe, take a hike through history or dine in elegance.

And there's so much more! Railways and secluded cabins, art museums and Amish farmland.  Sandy beaches. . .rollercoaster thrills. . . lazy riverboat rides. . . Lighthouses.. .  backpacking trails.. . . So come on over to the Midwest.-Come explore Ohio's Wilder Side!

Check out these sites for more information on Ohio and exploring its wilder side: 

Hocking Hills Cabin Rentals-(www.hockinghillscabinrental.com)       Cabins in Hocking Hills (www.cabins.heartofhocking.com)
Ohio Cabins (www.cabins-ohio.com)          Old Man's Cave (www.oldmanscave.net)
Hidden Hocking (www.hiddenhocking.com)      The Hocking Hills Org. (
www.thehockinghills.org)

Hocking Cabin (www.hockingcabin.com)     Heart of Ohio (www.heartofohio.com) -

www.hauntedhocking.com     www.heartoflakeerie.com     www.heartofhocking.com       www.friendlypethotel.com

 

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