State: Ohio
Address 1: 1847 Pike Lake Road
City: Bainbridge
Zip: 45612
Phone: 614-493-2212
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 80
Electric: 80
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/pikelake/tabid/777/Default.aspx
Full Hook: Yes
Pike Lake State Park is located in the midst of the scenic wooded hills of southern Ohio. The small lake and surrounding state forest contribute to the park’s rustic charm.
Camping
80 sites with electricity
Latrines, dump station, tables, fire rings and camp commissary are available
Campers with pets are permitted on designated sites
Campground offers basketball and horseshoe courts, in addition to playground equipment for youngsters
Park office loans games and sporting equipment to campers
A group camp that can accommodate sixty people is available by reservation
Fishing and Hunting
The small 13-acre lake in the park offers good catches of largemouth bass, channel catfish, bullheads, bluegill and crappie. Hunting is permitted in the adjacent state forest. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required.
Swimming
A beautiful sand beach is provided for swimmers. Changing areas, showers and vending machines are available. Check for water quality advisories.
Boating
Non-powered watercraft and boats with electric motors only (up to 4-1/2 horsepower) are permitted on the lake. Rowboats, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent.
Picnicking
10 picnic areas are located in scenic locations around the park. Grills and tables are provided. 2 picnic shelters can accommodate 80 each and can be reserved online or by calling (866)-644-6727.
Trails
Lake Trail- Hiking- .4 Miles
Mitchell ridge Trail- Hiking- 1.2 Miles
Wildcat Hollow Trail- Hiking- 1.2 Miles
Greenbrier Trail- Hiking- .5 Miles
CCC Trail- Hiking- .5 Miles
Bridle trails are located in the adjacent state forest, horses are not provided by the park or forest.
Portion of the Buckeye Trail goes through the adjacent state forest.
More to Do
Playgrounds, basketball courts, horseshoes and disc golf are available in various day-use areas of the park.
