Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Campground · Ohio · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Dillon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 80
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 817 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Dillon Lake is approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio, and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. Access to the lake is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the area is open 24 hours.Recreation
Plenty of recreation is available throughout this area including water sports on the lake, great fishing and hunting, biking, and extraordinary wildlife viewing. We offer an accessible fishing pier below the dam and a trail with exercise facilities.Facilities
The picnic shelter offers 10 accessible picnic tables. The facility also offers several barbeque grills and a large fenced-in playground. Other facilities include a gazebo and fitness trail surrounded by park benches, picnic tables and beautiful landscaping.Natural Features
The picnic shelter/playground area is located above Dillon Lake, next to a large parking area. Visitors get a beautiful view of the lake, grass covered hills and wooded areas.Nearby Attractions
Other facilities around the area are provided by the Ohio State Parks and Division of Wildlife. These include several boat launches, plenty of hiking, biking, and horse trails, hunting areas, and a swim beach.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter | Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
The facility is located along Route 146, approximately 7 miles north of Zanesville, Ohio. You can access Route 146 by either State Route 16 from the north, or by US 70 from the south.
39.99528, -82.07694 · 39°59'43.0"N 82°4'37.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 24 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter.
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Contact
- Phone 740-454-2225
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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