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I'm interested in dock space at a state park

Dock space at State Parks is managed by ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation ( ohiostateparks@dnr.state.oh.us ) . Boat owners wishing to rent public boat docks at Ohio State Park lakes must submit an application form to the appropriate state park. Renters are chosen through a lottery drawing.

Application forms are usually available August 1 from the park offices. The application deadline is typically August 31. The drawings are held in September.

Completed forms may be submitted in person or sent by certified mail/return receipt to the parks involved.

Lottery applicants must be able to show current proof of boat ownership or lease at the time of entry. Boats titled to dealerships are not eligible. Winners of the lottery are entitled to an optional 5 year contract.

Contact the individual park office for specific details on lottery application procedures, or to find out the maximum size boat that a specific marina can accommodate.

Alum Creek State Park
Delaware County
3615 S. Old State Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015-9673
(740) 548-4631

Buck Creek State Park
Clark County
1901 Buck Creek Ln.
Springfield, OH 45502-8801
(937) 322-5284

Buckeye Lake State Park
Fairfield/Licking/Perry counties
2905 Liebs Island Rd. / P.O. Box 488
Millersport, OH 43046-0488
(740) 467-2690

Cleveland Lakefront State Park
Cuyahoga County
8701 Lakeshore Blvd. NE
Cleveland, OH 44108-1069
(216) 881-8141

Deer Creek State Park
Pickaway/Fayette counties
20635 Waterloo Rd.
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143-9501
(740) 869-3124

Delaware State Park
Delaware County
5202 U.S. Route 23 N
Delaware, OH 43015-9714
(740) 369-2761

Dillon State Park
Muskingum County
5265 Dillon Hills Dr.
Nashport, OH 43830-9568
(740) 453-4377

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Auglaize/Mercer Counties
834 Edgewater Drive
St. Marys, OH 45885-0308
(419) 394-3611

Lake Milton State Park
Mahoning County
16801 Mahoning Ave.
Lake Milton, OH 44429-9998
(330) 654-4989

Mosquito Lake State Park
Trumbull County
1439 State Route 305
Cortland, OH 44410-9303
(330) 637-2856

Paint Creek State Park
Highland/Ross counties
14265 U.S. Route 50
Bainbridge, OH 45612-9503
(937) 365-1401

Rocky Fork State Park
Highland County
9800 North Shore Dr.
Hillsboro, OH 45133-9205
(937) 393-4284

West Branch State Park
Portage County
5708 Esworthy Rd. Route #5
Ravenna, OH 44266-9659
(330) 296-3239