Madison Lake State Park Explained

Madison Lake State Park
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Photo Alt:Lake waters
Map:Ohio#USA
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Label:Madison Lake State Park
Location:Madison County, Ohio, United States
Nearest City:London, Ohio
Coords:39.8692°N -83.3739°W
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Established:1950
Designation:Ohio state park
Administrator:Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Website:Madison Lake State Park

Madison Lake State Park is a public recreation area located 4miles east of London in the Darby Plains region of Madison County, Ohio, United States. The state park includes 106acres Madison Lake and of surrounding land.

History

The lake was formed in 1947 when the Madison Lake Dam was built on Deer Creek. The site was handed over to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for use as a state park in 1950.

Activities and amenities

The park offers a boat ramp, 300feet sand beach, changing booths and restrooms, picnic areas, and shelters. A mile-long hiking trial skirts the lake's southern shore. The lake's northern end is reserved for hunting migratory game birds. The park is a popular fishing location, with bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish found in the lake.

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