7 Free Swimming Holes near Delaware, OH 43015
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Alum Creek Reservoir
Sunbury, Ohio
6.0 miles EA 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
37.5 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
41.0 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
Buck Creek State Park Campground
Springfield, Ohio
41.6 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
42.7 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.
Swim
Old Field Beach
Lakeview
46.5 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
Deer Creek State Park
Mount Sterling, Ohio
47.2 miles SA 2,337-acre resort park centered on a 1,700-foot swimming lake with two boat ramps, 232 campsites, 7 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course, and a full marina with boat rentals.
Camp, Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled, Swim
