Dillon State Park

Dillon State Park The official page for east-central Ohio's Dillon State Park! Welcome!
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We are 1 of 76 parks within ODNR’s Division of Parks & Watercraft, with no entrance fees and open to all. We're YOUR state park in east-central Ohio offering spectacular natural beauty, engaging educational programming, and awesome recreational opportunities! Come take advantage of all we have to offer, including trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, camping, cabins, fishing, boating, s

wimming, hunting, sledding, stargazing, archery range, dog beach, disc golf course, and so much more!

Today is the International Day for Biodiversity, sanctioned by the UN to highlight actionable plans to help restore and ...
05/22/2026

Today is the International Day for Biodiversity, sanctioned by the UN to highlight actionable plans to help restore and protect biodiversity across the globe.
Simply put, biodiversity refers to all of the different species in a given area - no matter how small or large, be it plant, fungi, animal, or any other form of life - and it is extremely important! Biodiversity can clue us in as to the overall health in an ecosystem and has direct effects on our human communities as well.

It’s also super cool to see! Enjoy an assortment of photos from throughout Dillon over the last year highlighting just a tiny fraction of the species found in this region.

Remember, the more biodiversity the better! 😃

It’s National Bond with Your Dog Day! Dillon offers 50+ miles of trails and 2000+ acres of parkland to enjoy with your f...
05/14/2026

It’s National Bond with Your Dog Day!

Dillon offers 50+ miles of trails and 2000+ acres of parkland to enjoy with your furry friends, including an off-leash area just south of the swimming beach.

Seems like stellar reasoning to leash up your four-legged bestie and get to the park!

(Disclaimer: This photo is actually of someone bonding with another’s dog. Which is totally acceptable, too.)

While the park naturalist is out on leave, our awesome volunteers continue to keep the Nature Center open for exploratio...
05/02/2026

While the park naturalist is out on leave, our awesome volunteers continue to keep the Nature Center open for exploration, learning, and fun!
Open Fridays and Saturdays in May from 12pm-4pm. Center hours will again expand this summer.

Of course, there are also thousands of acres of park complete with trails, fishing spots, camping, updated cabins, and so much more for your outdoor needs! Come make the most of it at YOUR State Park!

On this Earth Day, we encourage everyone to step back to see the bigger picture. This is our planet, our home, and ultim...
04/22/2026

On this Earth Day, we encourage everyone to step back to see the bigger picture. This is our planet, our home, and ultimately the provider of all things necessary for life (not underselling our sun in its life-giving necessities but the real estate market is a bit too hot there for us humans).
Earth is an open system in which things that occur at any single point on the globe can have far-reaching effects across the entirety of the planet. Water, air, soil, and more all move across this space sphere - that includes pollution of all kinds.
What we do as individuals and as collectives has the power to make a difference - both for good and for bad. There are no physical barriers to stop global processes.

We don’t need to be perfect in our support of overall ecological health; in today’s world, that is likely an impossible task. However, every little (and big!) bit that we do can improve the well-being of our environment - benefiting not only the wild populations, landscapes, waterways, and all the other wonders on Earth - but also our human communities and societies as well.

Pick up that piece of litter. Plant those native wildflowers. Opt for those plastic-free alternatives. Share knowledge about the poisons being poured into our drinking water, into the soil upon which we depend for growing food, and into the air which we so vitally need for drawing into our lungs every moment of every day; about the detriments caused by habitat destruction; about where our water and food comes from; and about how we are all capable of effecting positive change.

Happy Earth Day. Let’s celebrate it *every* day with our words, actions, and commitment to the only habitable planet we have!

Join Our Team at Dillon State Park! 🌿Looking for a rewarding way to work outdoors this season? Dillon State Park is now ...
04/15/2026

Join Our Team at Dillon State Park! 🌿

Looking for a rewarding way to work outdoors this season? Dillon State Park is now accepting applications for our Cabin Operations / Linen Staff. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy nature, take pride in their work, and want to help create a welcoming and comfortable experience for our park visitors. Opportunities for advancement may be available for motivated team members.

Position Details:
• Pay: $13.98/hour
• Seasonal: April through early November
• Hours: Approximately 48–64 hours per biweekly pay period
• This is a 7-day operation; weekend and holiday availability is required

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare cabins for incoming guests to ensure a clean, comfortable stay
• Clean and maintain cabin interiors, including kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas
• Handle linens, including making beds, organizing supplies, and processing laundry
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in laundry and storage areas
• Provide friendly and helpful interactions with park visitors as needed
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Additional Job Requirements
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Regular movement between cabins and facilities, with exposure to the elements
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate stairs frequently
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods

How to Apply:
Applications are available at the Dillon State Park Office.

Take advantage of the warm weather between bouts of rain this week to hit the trails! Woodland spring ephemeral wildflow...
04/15/2026

Take advantage of the warm weather between bouts of rain this week to hit the trails! Woodland spring ephemeral wildflowers are blooming now but won’t be for long!
Keep an eye out for spring beauty, bloodroot, toothwort, violets, bluebells, and more! While some may be tiny, taking a closer look can help bring out the beautiful wonders of these seasonal favorites.

The 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Adventure is TOMORROW (Saturday, April 4)! Meet at the Beach area for egg-hunting fun wit...
04/03/2026

The 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Adventure is TOMORROW (Saturday, April 4)! Meet at the Beach area for egg-hunting fun with the Friends of Dillon State Park! More than 2000 candy-filled eggs will be hidden across nearly 1/2 mile of park land. WOWZERS.

Coffee Coven will be on site for delicious beverage and snack options!
We’ll start releasing kids to gather eggs at 9am sharp!

Please bring a carrying container! We’ll be collecting emptied eggs for reuse next year as well.

This event is RAIN OR SHINE and will go until all eggs are found!

We’ve got a spring hiatus to normal park programming as our naturalist is out on leave until June (don’t fret, all is we...
03/31/2026

We’ve got a spring hiatus to normal park programming as our naturalist is out on leave until June (don’t fret, all is well).

We’ve also got a nature center that’s open in April on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12-4pm!

And, well, a whole lot of trails, lake, and all the other pieces that together make up Dillon State Park!

This may just be a snippet of a digital rendering, but we've got some more awesome park improvements coming soon! The be...
03/31/2026

This may just be a snippet of a digital rendering, but we've got some more awesome park improvements coming soon!
The beach area is going to be seeing a major glow-up this year with resurfaced game courts, restroom renovations, new shade and seating areas, aaaaand 🥁🥁🥁... a BRAND NEW SPLASHPAD!

The project is slated to be in progress April - September, so please be aware some sections around the area may be temporarily unavailable at times. For questions regarding area closures, please stop into or call the park office at (740)453-4377.

More details, including the official grand opening date, to follow!

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5265 Dillon Hills Drive
Nashport, OH
43830

Telephone

+17404534377

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