Delaware State Park
Delaware, Ohio
Camp, Cross Country Ski, and Hike
Dense woodlands, expansive meadows and a shimmering 1,300-acre reservoir blend to create Delaware State Park. Once home to the Delaware Indians, this 1,686-acre recreational area offers camping, swimming, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Add ResourceBe 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 Delaware, Ohio
- Head east on Marysville Rd/W William St toward N Sandusky St (56 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Sandusky St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto E Central Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto US-23 N (5.4 mi)
- Turn right (0.5 mi)
- Turn left (0.5 mi)
It is located at 5202 US Route 23 North Delaware, OH 43015
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