Deer Creek State Park - West Ramp

Located 8 miles south of Mount Sterling off State Route 207 (approximately 35 miles southwest of Columbus), the West Ramp at Deer Creek State Park Marina provides convenient access to Deer Creek Lake. This fully equipped marina facility offers fuel, boat rentals, and seasonal dock rentals to support your paddling adventure. The ramp is one of two primary launch points on the lake, making it a well-developed access site for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats alike.

Deer Creek Lake is a 1,277-acre reservoir that permits unlimited horsepower boating, so expect mixed water traffic during peak seasons. The lake is popular for boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports throughout the summer months. Life jackets are required for all paddlers, including those in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. For more information or to inquire about amenities, fees, and hours of operation, contact the facility at 740-869-3124. The nearby day-use area offers picnic facilities and shelters, making it suitable for a full day outing.

Overview
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.Recreation
The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake.

Fishing is a very popular activity. Bluegill, white...

Overview
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.Recreation
The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake.

Fishing is a very popular activity. Bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, white, largemouth, smallmouth and rock bass, carp, bullhead and flathead catfish are the major sport species found in the lake.Facilities
Deer Creek offers two group day-use picnic shelters located below the dam, 40 yards from a creek popular for fishing. Both are accessible and can accommodate up to 100 guests each.Natural Features
Deer Creek Lake is situated among gently rolling hills in south central Ohio. The area is forested with a variety of hardwoods, including oak, hickory, elm, black walnut, ash, maple and sycamore.

An abundance of wildlife inhabits the area around the lake, including ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoon, mink, red fox, skunk, coyote and beaver. Red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers and American kestrels are also common sights.

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