Alum Creek State Park
Delaware, Ohio
Camp, Cross Country Ski, and Mountain Bike
Alum Creek Reservoir - A 3,300-acre U.S. Corp of Engineers managed Lake. The northern section is restricted to paddling, the southern section is great for all kinds of boats and water skiing. Fishing is popular from boats and from the shore. Swimming Beach - a 3000 ft beach along the shore of the Lake. There is a changing area, bathrooms, and a concession stand. Campground - there are 286 campsites at the main campground. Each site has electricity, water, and there is Wi-Fi available.
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Delaware, Ohio
- Head east on Marysville Rd/W William St toward N Sandusky StContinue to follow W William St(1.2 mi)
- Continue onto US-36 E/Sunbury RdContinue to follow US-36 E(3.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Lackey Old State Rd (2.7 mi)
- Continue onto S Old State Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.4 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street (0.7 mi)
- Continue straight (0.1 mi)
- Turn right (456 ft)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(141 ft)
FROM I-71 (NORTH OF I-270 TO STATE ROUTE 36-37 EAST): TURN LEFT AT TOP OF RAMP AND GO ABOUT THREE MILES WEST ON STATE ROUTE 36/37 AND TURN LEFT ONTO LACKY OLD STATE RD 10. FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE CAMPGROUND, 3 MILES ON THE LEFT.
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