Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek Day Use?

Yes, Mill Creek Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek Day Use?

14 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Day Use?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Day Use.

Mill Creek Day Use, Ohio — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Mill Creek Day-Use Park is located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping. The Day Use Area is open year round on a first come first serve basis, except during the recreation season when the picnic shelter can be reserved.
A variety of recreational opportunities are available in the day-use area, the adjacent campground and nearby wildlife areas.

Recreation

The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming and fishing. Berlin Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye fishing. It is one of the few area lakes where natural reproduction of the species occurs. Anglers will also find largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie and bluegill.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages over 6,800 acres of project lands for public hunting and wildlife management purposes. Small game species are found in abundance and hunting areas can be easily accessed nearby.

Facilities

This day-use area offers one group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 64 people. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A children's playground is located on-site. Overnight camping is available at adjacent Mill Creek Campground.

Natural Features

Berlin Lake is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The banks of the lake are gently to moderately sloped, allowing for easy access. Beech and maple trees cover the area, offering shade and beautiful fall color.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Visitors delight in viewing nesting ospreys. Bald eagles can occasionally be seen in the area as well.

Nearby Attractions

Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary is just one mile south. The sanctuary is home to a large variety of big and small cats, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats and lynx.

Wolves, coyotes, fox, bears, camels, zebras and primates also live in Noah's Lost Ark. Children love the sanctuary's petting zoo and educational tours.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 14 ft
Up to 64 people per site
Loops: DAY USE

Site types

1 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Mill Creek Day Use

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	DAY USE	Group Picnic Area	—	—	14 ft	64	🐾

Getting there

Take Exit 54 off I-76 and head south 5.5. miles on State Route 534 to U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center. Take U.S. Route 224 west about 2 miles to Bedell Road. Go south on Bedell Road about 3/4 of a mile to Mill Creek Day Use Area.

41.01000, -80.99611 · 41°0'36.0"N 80°59'46.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 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 Mill Creek Day Use

Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek Day Use?: Yes, Mill Creek Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mill Creek Day Use have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek Day Use?: 14 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Day Use?: Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Day Use.
Does Mill Creek Day Use have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Camping near Mill Creek Day Use

Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berlin Lake Dam Tours 2.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters 30.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter 32.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters 32.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shenango River Lake Dam Tours 32.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Shenango Rec Area Campground 34.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter 35.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Visitor Center 24.6 mi · Visitor Center
Archives of the History of American Psychology 27.7 mi · Facility
Hunt House 32.8 mi · Facility
Boston Mill Visitor Center 34.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Email berlin@usace.army.mil.
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Mill Creek Day Use