Deer Creek State Park
Mount Sterling, Ohio
| Address: | 20635 State Park Road 20 Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143 |
| GPS: |
39°37'48.2"N 83°15'3.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ohio |
Restrooms Picnic Tables State Park
Camp, Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled, and Swim
Deer Creek State Park is a 2,337-acre resort park which provides a multitude of activities! The park features 232 campsites, a lodge, cottages, 7 miles of hiking trails, a golf course, disc golf, a 1,700-foot lake for swimming, fishing, and boating. There are two launch ramps for boat access to the lake. The marina offers fuel, boat rentals, and seasonal dock rentals.
The 350-foot acre golf course has 18 holes and challenges golfers with its 10 ponds and 52 sand traps.
Featured on the shore of the lake, there are changing booths and a concession area. The fishing area by the dam is famous for its early spring saugeye fishing, as well as catfish and largemouth bass (Ohio fishing license required).
At Deer Creek, there is also a lodge with 110 guest rooms, and 25 cottages to stay in if you aren't the camping type. You can still enjoy the outdoors without having to set up a tent or "rough it".
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 Mount Sterling, Ohio
- Head southeast on S London St toward E Columbus St (92 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto W Columbus St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Yankeetown St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto State Rte 207 S/Mt Sterling-Waterloo RdContinue to follow State Rte 207 S(3.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Cook Yankeetown Rd NE (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Yankeetown Pike (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Waterloo Rd (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Waters RdDestination will be on the left(1.2 mi)
Deer Creek State Park is located at 20635 State Park Road 20 Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
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