Overview Mill Creek Recreation Area is an ideal family campground located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping.Recreation The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. Berlin Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye fishing. It is o…
Overview Mill Creek Recreation Area is an ideal family campground located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping.Recreation The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. Berlin Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye fishing. It is one of the few area lakes where natural reproduction of the species occurs. Anglers will also find largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie and bluegill. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages over 6,800 acres of project lands for public hunting and wildlife management purposes. Small game species are found in abundance and hunting areas can be easily accessed.Facilities Mill Creek Campground offers 295 sites ranging from wooded water sites to grassy sites in the sun. Over 100 sites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, showers, flush restrooms, a boat ramp, playgrounds, and a volleyball court. Natural Features Berlin Lake is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The banks of the lake are gently to moderately sloped, allowing for easy access. Beech and maple trees cover the area, offering shade and beautiful fall color. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Visitors delight in viewing nesting ospreys. Bald eagles can occasionally be seen in the area as well. Nearby Attractions Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary is just one mile south. The sanctuary is home to a large variety of big and small cats, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats and lynx. Wolves, coyotes, fox, bears, camels, zebras and primates also live in Noah's Lost Ark. Children love the sanctuary's petting zoo and educational tours.
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Entrance to the Hickory Loop. — USACEAspen Playground — USACEHickory Loop Restrooms — USACEBerlin Lake (Mill Creek Campground) Ranger Station — USACEEntrance to the Buckeye Loop. — USACEMill Creek Campground Dumping Station — USACEPollinator Plot at the entrance booth for the Mill Creek Campground. — USACECourtesy Dock at the Mill Creek Campground Boat Launch — USACEEntrance to the Aspen Loop. — USACEMaplewood Loop Play Area — USACEMill Creek Campground Boat Launch Parking Area and Entrance — USACEThe entrance station of the Mill Creek Campground. — N/A
How to Get There
From I-76, take Exit 54 and go south 5.5 miles on State Route 534 to U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center. Turn right (west) onto U.S. Route 224 and go about 2 miles to Bedell Road. Turn left (south) on Bedell Road and go about 3/4 of a mile to the campground.
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Plan Your Visit to Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)
Heading to Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)?
No central reservation system listed for Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233553) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)?
Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) has 307 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)?
From I-76, take Exit 54 and go south 5.5 miles on State Route 534 to U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center. Turn right (west) onto U.S. Route 224 and go about 2 miles to Bedell Road. Turn left (south) on Bedell Road and go about 3/4 of a mile to the campground.
How do I contact Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)?
