No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 10 tracked reservation dates (Apr 24 – May 3, 2027): 10 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Apr 24 – May 3, 2027Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 5 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 7 of 7 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter | 10 |
This shelter currently has 10 reservation dates available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 24, 2027. That is about 173 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 24, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 24, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter | 10 | 10 dates | Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Overview
Dillon Lake is approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio, and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. Access to the lake is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the area is open 24 hours.
Recreation
Plenty of recreation is available throughout this area including water sports on the lake, great fishing and hunting, biking, and extraordinary wildlife viewing. We offer an accessible fishing pier below the dam and a trail with exercise facilities.
Facilities
The picnic shelter offers 10 accessible picnic tables. The facility also offers several barbeque grills and a large fenced-in playground. Other facilities include a gazebo and fitness trail surrounded by park benches, picnic tables and beautiful landscaping.
Natural Features
The picnic shelter/playground area is located above Dillon Lake, next to a large parking area. Visitors get a beautiful view of the lake, grass covered hills and wooded areas.
Nearby Attractions
Other facilities around the area are provided by the Ohio State Parks and Division of Wildlife. These include several boat launches, plenty of hiking, biking, and horse trails, hunting areas, and a swim beach.
Getting there
The facility is located along Route 146, approximately 7 miles north of Zanesville, Ohio. You can access Route 146 by either State Route 16 from the north, or by US 70 from the south.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?
Reservations for Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 10 of 10 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which month has the most availability at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?
April 2027, with 7 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 7.
When is the next open date at Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter begins Apr 24, 2027 — about 173 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 24, 2027.
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