6 Free Swimming Holes near Delaware State Park
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Delaware State Park near Delaware, Ohio City, Zip, or Address
Alum Creek Reservoir
Sunbury, Ohio
8.8 miles SEA canoe-access swimming and skinny-dipping area on Alum Creek Reservoir north of Columbus — paddle 15–30 minutes east of the Howard Road bridge to find secluded rocky outcroppings along the shore.
Swim
Gatton Rocks
Bellville, Ohio
34.4 miles NECLOSED. Posted No Trespassing. The owners of this private property used to be relaxed on the people who trespassed here but due to severe abuse of property, it is now enforced and trespassers will be prosecuted. A multilevel swimming hole on Clear Fork River with deep pools, shallow wading areas, and a grassy beach — but check current access, as No Trespassing signs have been posted.
Swim
Fairfield Beach, Buckeye Lake State Park
Thornville
44.9 miles SEThe south shore public swimming beach at Buckeye Lake State Park near Thornville, one of two designated beaches on Ohio's oldest state park lake. Free parking and free entry, no lifeguards, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with a buoyed swim area, shelter
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Old Field Beach
Lakeview
45.2 miles WFree public sand beach on Old Field Island at Indian Lake State Park, just northeast of Lakeview, with a designated swim area, shelters, a fishing jetty, disc golf and a dog park.
Hike, Swim
Buck Creek State Park Campground
Springfield, Ohio
45.2 miles SWA 2,120-acre lake surrounded by wetlands, meadows, and diverse wildlife anchors this 1,896-acre park rich in Ohio history and endless water-based recreation.
Camp, Swim
Buck Creek State Park Beach
Springfield, Ohio
46.4 miles SWA 2,120-acre lake at the center of this 1,896-acre state park, offering swimming, boating, wetlands, broad meadows, wildlife watching, and 232 campsites in the heart of Ohio farmland.
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