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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Overall rating
4.2
Campground Appeal
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Planned Activities
4.0
Location
4.0
Amenities
4.0
Site Set-up
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
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Welcome to Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world. The 13,500-acre lake is the gateway to swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio's oldest state parks.
Amenities
Within Facility
Camping
34 full hookup sites
154 electric sites
10 non-electric sites
Facilities include flush toilets, laundry, showers and a dump station.
Pets are permitted except for the area in and around the Getaway Rentals.
Free WiFi access is available at the camp store to registered campers.
Separate shelter house, oversize game board, splash pad, swimming beach, boat launch and boat docks/tie-ups are available to registered campers.
Seasonal naturalist programs are offered on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Full-service camp store loans games, fishing and sporting equipment to registered campers
Bike rentals and miniature golf course
Cabins
5 air-conditioned Camper Cabins may be rented April through October
2 spacious Cedar Cabins with all the amenities of a fully-equipped RV are also available for daily or weekly rental
Pets are not permitted in these units or area
Boating
Boats of unlimited horsepower are permitted on the 13,500-acre lake. A 300-foot no-wake zone has been established and is enforced around the lake's 52 miles of shoreline. Eight state-operated launch ramps provide access to the lake. Several private launch ramps also exist along the shallow shoreline. Seasonal dock rentals are available, call the park office for information. The state wildlife refuge, located on the southwest corner, is off limits to boats at all times.
Dog Park
Fur-Ever Friends Dog Park, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of the Fur-Ever Friends Dog Park and the Celina Rotary Dog Park of the West Bank, is open and offers a place for your pets to frolic without a leash.
Fishing
Largemouth bass, white and black crappies, bluegills, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, yellow perch, bullheads, carp, and suckers are found in the lake. Gizzard shad is the primary forage species for predators. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.
Hunting
Limited hunting is permitted in designated areas, hunting maps are available in the park office. Seventy seasonal duck blinds are available by a lottery administered by ODNR Division of Wildlife. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.
Picnicking
Nine Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in scenic areas around the lake. Four picnic shelters can be reserved online or by calling (866) 644-6727.
Swimming
Four public swimming beaches as well as other swimming areas provided for boaters. Swimming is permitted during daylight hours only. Swim at your own risk. Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches.
Winter Recreation
Under the proper conditions, park visitors can enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
More to Do
Dog parks are located on the west and east banks of the lake.
Miniature golf course
Basketball and volleyball courts
Horseshoe pits
Playground equipment
Nature center offers programs during the summer
Bicycle rental is available
34 full hookup sites
154 electric sites
10 non-electric sites
Facilities include flush toilets, laundry, showers and a dump station.
Pets are permitted except for the area in and around the Getaway Rentals.
Free WiFi access is available at the camp store to registered campers.
Separate shelter house, oversize game board, splash pad, swimming beach, boat launch and boat docks/tie-ups are available to registered campers.
Seasonal naturalist programs are offered on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Full-service camp store loans games, fishing and sporting equipment to registered campers
Bike rentals and miniature golf course
Cabins
5 air-conditioned Camper Cabins may be rented April through October
2 spacious Cedar Cabins with all the amenities of a fully-equipped RV are also available for daily or weekly rental
Pets are not permitted in these units or area
Boating
Boats of unlimited horsepower are permitted on the 13,500-acre lake. A 300-foot no-wake zone has been established and is enforced around the lake's 52 miles of shoreline. Eight state-operated launch ramps provide access to the lake. Several private launch ramps also exist along the shallow shoreline. Seasonal dock rentals are available, call the park office for information. The state wildlife refuge, located on the southwest corner, is off limits to boats at all times.
Dog Park
Fur-Ever Friends Dog Park, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of the Fur-Ever Friends Dog Park and the Celina Rotary Dog Park of the West Bank, is open and offers a place for your pets to frolic without a leash.
Fishing
Largemouth bass, white and black crappies, bluegills, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, yellow perch, bullheads, carp, and suckers are found in the lake. Gizzard shad is the primary forage species for predators. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.
Hunting
Limited hunting is permitted in designated areas, hunting maps are available in the park office. Seventy seasonal duck blinds are available by a lottery administered by ODNR Division of Wildlife. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.
Picnicking
Nine Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in scenic areas around the lake. Four picnic shelters can be reserved online or by calling (866) 644-6727.
Swimming
Four public swimming beaches as well as other swimming areas provided for boaters. Swimming is permitted during daylight hours only. Swim at your own risk. Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches.
Winter Recreation
Under the proper conditions, park visitors can enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
More to Do
Dog parks are located on the west and east banks of the lake.
Miniature golf course
Basketball and volleyball courts
Horseshoe pits
Playground equipment
Nature center offers programs during the summer
Bicycle rental is available
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