DILLON STATE PARK
DILLON STATE PARK5265 Dillon Hills Dr Nashport, Ohio 43830-9568
Phone: 740-453-4377 Reservations: 866-644-6727
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Dillon State Park
'Thumbs Up' © April Reed Photography
This boater is proud of a well earned win

Dillon State Park
'Race For The Finish' © April Reed Photography
My kids and I happened to stumble upon boat races, which was our first experience with this entertaining sport.

Dillon State Park
'Feathered Friend' © April Reed Photography
This little fella was sitting at the end of the boat ramp, and he was too cute too pass up a photo session

Dillon State Park
'Gathering Nectar' © April Reed Photography
I am not sure what kind of flower this is, but I thought it was very pretty. The bee was an added bonus

Dillon State Park
'Busy Bee' © April Reed Photography
This is the same bee as in the photograph Gathering Nectar, and I want to thank him for making my photos more interesting

Dillon State Park
'Boat Ramp' © April Reed Photography
I saw this boat ramp at Dillon Lake and fell in love with. I could have sat there all day relaxing

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'In Flight' © April Reed Photography
Sadly, I startled my feathered friend, which ended our photo session.

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'Dillon Dam' © April Reed Photography
This was taken standing at the scenic overlook at Dillon State Park. It has a wonderful covered picnic area and clean restrooms.

The wooded hills and scenic valleys of the Dillon area offer a picturesque setting for outdoor adventure. Whether boating the quiet coves and inlets of the lake or hiking the forest trails, Ohio's rural hill country provides an outstanding recreational experience at Dillon State Park.
Dillon State Park in Muskingum County is situated in an area of the state that possesses diverse and unique natural features. One of which is the presence of the Black Hand Sandstone. Sand, eroded hundreds of millions of years ago from mountains farther east, accumulated in a vast delta in the sea covering the region. This hard bedrock erodes to form sheer cliffs and supports a hardwood forest.
The rolling, reverting farmland of the Dillon area provides visitors the opportunity to see some of Ohio's most magnificent wildlife. White-tailed deer,ruffed grouse and wild turkey can be seen by quiet observers. During migration, numerous species of waterfowl visit Dillon's waters. Most recently, sightings of bald eagles have been reported.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
GeneralLand, acres2285
Water, acres1560
Nearby Wildlife Areayes
Day-UseFishingyes
Huntingyes
Hiking Trail, miles10
Picnickingyes
Picnic Shelters, #2
Swimming Beach, feet1360
Bridle Trails, miles15
Nature Centeryes
Nature Programsyes
BoatingBoat Rentalyes
Boating LimitsUnlimited HP
Seasonal Dock Rental123
Launch Ramps, #2
Fuel For Saleyes
CampingPrimative, #12
Electric Sites, #183
Pets Permittedyes
Flush Toiletsyes
Dumpstationyes
Showersyes
Camp Commissaryyes
WinterSleddingyes
Ice Skatingyes
AccommodationsFamily Cottages, #29
Tennisyes
There are 29 family cottages nestled in the woods overlooking the north lakeshore. Each cottage has air conditioning, color cable television, gas heat, two bedrooms, bath, living room with sofa bed, all-electric kitchen, dining area and screened porch. Linens, towels and kitchen utensils are furnished. Please call Dillon State Park for more details: (740) 453-0442
An excellent 1,360-foot swimming beach is located near the park office. Facilities include a bath house, showers, lockers,snack bar and a wading pool for children. A game area is adjacent to the beach offering tennis, horseshoe, paddle ball, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard as well as a playground area.
Boating with unlimited horsepower is permitted at Dillon. Four boat ramps are provided for access to the lake. A boat concession offers boat/motor rental, fuel, fishing and boating supplies, and snacks. Seventy docks are available for rent on a seasonal basis.