Harrison Lake State Park

Harrison Lake State Park is a recreation and nature area in northwestern Ohio centered around a man-made lake and surrounding woodlands. The park grounds include hiking trails, a swimming beach, and facilities for fishing and boating throughout the year.

The site was originally swampland and was transformed into the current lake in 1939 through the damming of Mill Creek. This change was part of early Ohio settlement history and the reshaping of the land for human use.

The park is named after President William Henry Harrison and brings historical significance together with modern recreation for visitors. The area shows how people use the space to escape everyday life and enjoy nature.

The park is easily reached by road in rural northwestern Ohio and offers plenty of overnight camping options. Visitors should know that the area experiences strong seasonal changes, with warm months being the busiest time to visit.

The shoreline and surrounding woodlands form an unexpected natural refuge in the middle of vast crop fields of the Midwest. Visitors can regularly spot waterfowl like great blue herons and common egrets that are otherwise rare in this farming landscape.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1950

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/harrison-lake-state-park

GPS coordinates: 41.64083,-84.37167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25