Recreation Area
Bainbridge (near Grove City), OH
937-365-1470
Description:
Paint Creek Dam Site Area, located on Paint Creek Lake, offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Scioto Area of Southwestern Ohio. The Paint Creek Dam Site Area is located near the small town of Bainbridge, Ohio. Reservations for this day use area can be made for the dates between May 14th until September 16th. Paint Creek Lake offers hunting,fishing, boating, camping, hiking, mountain biking, bridle trails, rock climbing, picnicking, swimming beach, miniature golf, summer nature programs, boat rentals, and winter sports such as sledding and cross-country skiing. The Paint Creek Lake area offers several points of interest within a short drive such as Pioneer Farm, First Dental School Museum,Sugarloaf Outdoor Drama Theater; featuring Tecumseh, Serpent Mound, Seip Mound, Hopewell Indian Culture National Park, Rocky Fork State Park, Paint Creek State Park, and Pike Lake State Park. Additionally, the nearby cities of Bainbridge, Greenfield, Chillicothe, Hillsboro, and Washington Courthouse host annual festivals in the spring, summer and fall each year. The Paint Creek Dam Site Area offers two day use picnic shelters for daily rental. Electric is available at the Little Pond Shelter (shelter number one), water is available at the restrooms across the parking lot. Electric water and restrooms are not available at the Overlook Shelter (shelter number two), although shelter two is located close to information center in which has water and restrooms. Other amenities include two play areas, two hiking trails, fishing dock, fishing pond, rock climbing area, and picnic sites with grills. The closest post office to the Paint Creek Dam Site Area is located in Bainbridge, Ohio.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Climbing
- Comfort Station
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Kayaking
- Nature Trails
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- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Reservoir
- Tent Pad
- Water Drinking
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| Within 10 Miles |
- Beach
- Biking
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Campground Store
- Dock
- Dump Station
- First Aid Kit
- Flush Toilet
- Hiking
- Hitch Racks
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Machine
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- Mountain Biking
- Nature Center
- Public Marina
- Rent Bicycles
- Sheltered Dining Area
- Showers
- Skiing
- Soda Machine
- Swimming
- Telephone
- Visitors Center
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Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. For more information, contact the Paint Creek Lake office at (937) 365-1470.
Open From:
Jun 16 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Fees:
Peak Season
May 09 2010 -
Sep 12 2010 |
GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC |
$45.00 |
| GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC |
$50.00 |
Peak Season
Apr 09 2011 -
Sep 10 2011 |
GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC |
$45.00 |
| GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC |
$50.00 |
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Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 937-365-1470
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Paint Creek Dam Site Campground Reservations
