Kiser Lake State Park is a public recreation area in Champaign County, Ohio, located northwest of St. Paris and north of Dayton. The state park includes Kiser Lake, for which it was named, and the Kiser Lake Wetlands State Nature Preserve.
History A dam was first built in this location in 1840 to power a mill, but it was later abandoned and the dam and lake fell into disrepair. In 1932, John W. Kiser donated the land to the State of Ohio to rebuild the lake for recreational purposes. In 1939, construction started on the new dam, and a year later the lake was filled.
Activities While it is well-known for its fishing, ODNR also maintains one boat ramp, four smaller launch areas, a marina to rent kayaks and canoes, a beach and swimming area, seasonal refreshment stand, picnic areas, shelter houses, campsites, cabins, six hiking trials, and of bridle trails. Scuba diving and sailing are also viable activities at the park since no motorized boats are allowed on the lake.
References
External links Kiser Lake State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources Kiser Lake State Park Map Ohio Department of Natural Resources