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Outdoor Activities













If you like to play outdoors, you'll find lots to do in Delaware County, Ohio. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and other outdoor fun. Delaware, Ohio is also home to two of Ohio's State Parks. If you like water recreation, birdwatching, or basking in the tranquility of nature, you'll find areas for those opportunities and more listed below. Check out the map for information on where the largest rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are located throughout Delaware County. Other attractions are also available to be enjoyed during your visit, including more spots for family fun and golf.


Alum Creek State Park (3387 Acres of Water)
3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware, Ohio (740) 548-4631
Camping (740) 548-4039
Marina (740) 548-6056 or 548-4068
Swimming (3,000 ft. beach), Boating, Water Skiing, Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Mountain Bike Trails, Bridle Trails (horses not provided), and Winter Recreation


Autumn Lakes Campground
8644 Porter Central Rd., Sunbury, Ohio (740) 625-6600


Berkshire Lake Campgrounds
1848 Alexander Rd., Galena, Ohio (740) 965-2321

 

Cross Creek Camping Resort

3190 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center, Ohio (740) 549-2267


Delaware State Park (1330 Acres of Water)
5202 U.S. Rt. 23 N., Delaware, Ohio (740) 369-2761
Camping (740) 363-4561
Marina (740) 363-6102
Swimming (800 ft. beach), Boating, Water Skiing, Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Area, and Winter Recreation


Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus Pike, (U.S.Rt. 23 S.), Lewis Center, Ohio (614) 891-0700


Hoover Reservoir
Galena, Ohio (614) 645-3305
Boating, Fishing, Sailing


Mingo Park
500 E. Lincoln Ave., Delaware, Ohio (740) 363-1881


O'Shaughnessy Reservoir
Shawnee Hills, Ohio (614) 645-3305
Boating, Fishing, Skiing


Preservation Parks

(740) 524-8600

Big Walnut Community Trail and Trailhouse
168 S. Vernon St., Sunbury, Ohio

Blues Creek Preserve
9627 Fontanelle Rd., Ostrander, Ohio

Char-Mar Ridge Preserve
7741 Lewis Center Rd., Westerville, Ohio

Emily Traphagen Preserve
5094 Seldom Seen Rd., Powell, Ohio

Gallant Woods Preserve
2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd.,, Radnor, Ohio

Hogback Ridge Preserve
2656 Hogback Rd., Sunbury, Ohio


Tree Haven Campgrounds, Inc.
4855 Miller Paul Rd., Westerville, Ohio (740) 965-3469


WhiteSands Lake & Camping Grounds
St. Rt. 42 N., Delaware, Ohio (740) 363-1896




 
 
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