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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is a public recreation area located on 13,500-acre (5,500 ha) Grand Lake in Mercer and Auglaize counties, Ohio. [4] Grand Lake is the largest inland lake in Ohio in terms of area, but is shallow, with an average depth of only 5–7 feet (1.5–2.1 m).
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys offers boating, fishing, camping and more in west central Ohio.
The large campground at Grand Lake St Marys offers Full Hookup, Electric, and Non-electric sites along with access to the lake, boat docks, and tie-ups. Pets are permitted on all sites except for the area in and around the cabins.
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world. This large lake is the gateway to swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio's oldest state parks.
Grand Lake St. Marys was the site of the first offshore oil drilling in the world. Between 1891 and about 1913, more than 100 oil wells had been installed and operated over the waters of the lake. It took the discovery of greater oil reserves in Texas to put an end to Ohio’s oil boom.
At 13,500 acres, this grand lake invites you to enjoy its vast expanse for water recreation fun. There are plenty of reasons to enjoy a visit to Grand Lake St. Marys — fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, tubing, picnicking, eagle watching and camping—just to name a few.
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world. The 13,500-acre lake is the gateway to swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio's oldest state parks.
Grand Lake St. Marys has served as a recreational and economic hub, as well as a natural wildlife habitat, for more than 160 years. Ohio’s Other Great Lake has a storied history that is not only fascinating to the hundreds of thousands it directly serves, but also of great significance to the history of the United States and the entire the world.
The Grand Lake St. Marys region offers up fishing, food and fun all year 'round, plus a fascinating — and quirky — history as the world's largest lake built solely by human hands.
“Enjoy the beauty and fun at Ohio’s largest inland lake, Grand Lake St. Marys. It’s great for boating, fishing, kayaking, picnicking, hiking, biking, and bird-watching. Enjoy delicious food—with a view—at the many lake area restaurants and bars.