Deer Creek Lake
Pickaway County, Ohio1,270 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 39 ft max depth
- Public access
Deer Creek Lake in Pickaway County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 39.3 ft. Surface area: 1270 acres.
Deer Creek Lake is a 1,270-acre lake in Pickaway County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 39 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Deer Creek Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water39.3 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,270 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Deer Creek Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Deer Creek Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Deer Creek Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
39.3 ft
Surface area
1,270 acres
Shoreline
15.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Deer Creek State Park - East Ramp (Harding Cabin)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Deer Creek Lake
- Deer Creek Lake Day Use0.8 kmReserve
- Deer Creek State Park Campground2.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Lake
Where is Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake is a lake in Pickaway County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake in Pickaway County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 39.3 ft. Surface area: 1270 acres.
Is Deer Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake has a maximum depth of 39.3 feet. The lake covers 1270 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Deer Creek State Park - East Ramp (Harding Cabin). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Ohio's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Deer Creek Lake?
- Deer Creek Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Deer Creek Lake Day Use, Deer Creek State Park Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Deer Creek Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles