Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters
Delaware Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DELAWARE, OH, OH
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Both picnic shelters at Dam Site Recreation Area make for a pleasant getaway at Delaware Lake. Shady Ridge Shelter is nestled under elms atop a grassy ridge, providing privacy from surrounding areas, while Elm Grove Shelter is cradled between rows of trees just 50 ft. from the parking area.Delaware State Park is just over a mile from the picnic shelters and offers lots of activities, from jet skiing to disc golf.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Two scenic picnic shelters at Delaware Lake offer excellent fishing opportunities on the river below the dam, with Shady Ridge Shelter providing privacy under elms and Elm Grove Shelter nestled between trees. Google reviews praise the well-maintained grounds and clean bathhouses, with campers rating it 4.6/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Eastern Cottontail, Eastern Chipmunk, Big Brown Bat, Tree Swallow, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Excellent fishing on the river below the dam; bring fishing rods
Skip Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters if: You need water or sewer hookups—not available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October—campground is closed seasonally. Recent heavy rain—some sites may be swampy with drainage issues.
Best time to visit Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Alum Creek Below Dam Area (LEWIS CENTER, OH), Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) (Springfield, OH), Deer Creek Lake Day Use (MT. STERLING, OH), Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter (Zanesville, OH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters
Cell signal at Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters (DELAWARE, OH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Both picnic shelters at Dam Site Recreation Area make for a pleasant getaway at Delaware Lake. Shady Ridge Shelter is nestled under elms atop a grassy ridge, providing privacy from surrounding areas, while Elm Grove Shelter is cradled between rows of trees just 50 ft. from the parking area.Delaware State Park is just over a mile from the picnic shelters and offers lots of activities, from jet skiing to disc golf.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Excellent fishing on the river below the dam; bring fishing rods
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Delaware, Ohio, head north on US 23 N for 5.4 miles (just beyond Railroad Underpass). Turn right at Delaware Lake Sign.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Delaware Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Delaware Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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