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Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter in Ohio
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Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

Dillon Lake, Ohio

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As of October 2026, Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is a campground in Ohio with 1 campsite. Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is located at 39.9953ยฐ N, 82.0769ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
80

Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding.

All sites at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter loop.

SiteTypeSleepsAccess
Picnic ShelterGroup80Accessible

About Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

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.

Rules and notices at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Although open year-round, the shelter and playground areas are not maintained during the winter months.

For more information, please call 740-454-2225, or click here to access our website.

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Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?

Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?

Cancellations happen frequently at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter have?

Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter has 1 campsites.

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