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Whether you’re planning a peaceful retreat or a family adventure, you’ll find everything from rustic tent sites to cozy cabins and full hook-up RV spots.
If you’re looking for a day on the water, Tappan Lake Marina is just across the lake and provides everything you need for a perfect day—boat rentals, fuel, snacks, supplies, and more. Need Marina Sales and Services? Ohio Valley Boats is right next door to offer you the outstanding products and services. You can even unwind with a meal and stunning lake views at the Dockside Bar + Grill.
Start planning your escape to nature’s playground at Tappan Lake today!
Directions
Contact
Hours
Tappan Lake Park Office
Sunday – Thursday: 8a.m. – 10p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8a.m. – 11p.m.
Tappan Lake Marina
Sunday – Thursday: 8a.m. – 5p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8a.m. – 6p.m.
Directions
33315 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, Scio, OH 43988
Contact
Hours
Sunday – Thursday: 8a.m.-5p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8a.m. -6p.m.
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Tappan Lake |
- 2,350 acres of water surface
- 5,410 acres of land
- 2 public launch ramps
- 2 kayak launch ramps
- 2 accessible fishing piers
- Check current lake levels
Horsepower Limit | 399
Camping |
- 500+ campsites (full hook-up, electric and primitive sites)
- Swimming beach with a concession stand
- Activity Center & Nature Center
- Camp store
- Picnic shelters
- Shower house & laundry facilities
- Playground & sport courts
- Paddleboard & kayak rentals
- Bike rentals
- Dump stations & weekly services
- Golf Cart Policy
- Cancellation Policy page 114
Cabins | Tappan Lake Park Vacation Cabins
Marina | Tappan Lake Marina
Our full-service marina is conveniently located off 250 across the lake from the park.
- Seasonal docking
- Boat rentals
- Retail store
- Bait & Tackle
- Ethanol free fuel.
If you’re looking for a day on the water, you can rent a pontoon, launch your own boat, or simply relax on the shore. Enjoy a meal with breathtaking views at the Dockside Bar + Grill at Tappan Lake.
Ohio Valley Boats is right next door to offer you the outstanding marina sales and services.
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Rates | For rates on camping, cabins, and pavilions: reserve.mwcd.org
Park Entry Fees | Memorial Day Weekend–Labor Day
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Daily admission: $5 for single-occupant vehicles; $10 for vehicles with two or more passengers.
- Gate fee during fireworks is $15 per vehicle.
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Park admission includes access to trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and the beach.
- Rates are subject to change in off-season
Discounts | Discounts apply only to the senior citizen or veteran staying at the campsite or cabin. Discounts cannot be combined.
Senior Citizen | 10% discount the daily camping rate year round. Must be 60 years of age to qualify with valid ID.
Veterans | 10% discount off daily camping and daily cabin rentals year round. Verification from the Veterans Administration required.
Active Duty Military | 25% discount off daily camping and daily cabin rate, based on availability year round. Official document from the Department of Defense (DOD) required. Free park admission.
Former Prisoners of War and 100% Disabled American Veterans | 50% discount off of the daily and 30-day camping rate year round. 25% discount off daily camping and daily cabin rate, based on availability, year round. Lifetime free park admission. Verification from the Veterans Administration required.
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Vacation Cabin
Sleeps 6
Features:
- Outdoor: Charcoal grill, picnic table and fire ring
- Indoors: Smart TV, Electric heat and air-conditioning
- Dining: Dining/living room with fold out sleeper sofa bed
- Bedrooms: Two bedrooms with full size beds, pillows, blanket and bedspread.
- Baths: 1 Full bathroom
- Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with electric stove/ oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishware, glasses and cooking and eating utensils
- All cabins are handicap accessible
- Guests must supply full sized sheets and pillowcases, bath towels, soap, kitchen towels, and coffee filters
- No smoking
- Pets permitted in cabins #9 and #10 ($50 per pet fee required. Max 2-pets)
- Check in 4:00pm. Check out 10:00am
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RV & Tent Camping |
Tappan Lake Park offers a variety of campsites that range from full hook-up to primitive campsites nestled in the woods. More than 500 campsites are available for RVs and tents to camp for a night or longer (discounted 30-day camping rates are also available). Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. If you choose an electric campsite, 30-amp service is provided. Maximum lot occupancy is (6) personsRV Rentals | Have you ever wanted to try camping, or maybe you love camping, but don’t own an RV? Tappan Lake Park now has two rental RV’s!! The campsite features full hook-up connections, and all the comforts of home! Click here for more info!
Seasonal Camping |
Enjoy the beautiful park setting all summer with seasonal camping. Whether you choose to stay in the campground all season or prefer the convenience of a campsite ready for your enjoyment, seasonal camping offers a discount from the daily camping rate. A seasonal camping permit is available for a seven (7) month period, April 1 – October 31. A limited number of campsites are designated for seasonal camping. For more information about becoming a seasonal camper, click here.Pets | Pets are welcome in all camp areas. Pets are not permitted in the cabins (except cabins #9 and #10) and on the beach.
