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Grand-Lake
is a reservoir and state park located in west-central Ohio. The official geographical name of the lake is Grand Lake, but it's listed as Grand Lake St. Marys State Park on maps and other state documents. The lake was originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal. At 13,500-acres, it was recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world for many years. It is also one of Ohio's first state parks, opening in 1949. Today, Grand Lake is the largest inland lake in Ohio, but is very shallow with an average depth of only five to seven feet. The park is open year round and offers swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. The park is located along a major migratory route for birds and supports geese, loons, ducks, egrets, herons, cormorants and ospreys. Bald Eagles also nest in the Grand Lake St. Marys Wildlife Refuge, which is located on the southwestern corner of the lake. A miniature golf course and bike rentals are available in the park, and boats of unlimited horsepower are allowed on the lake. Seasonal dock rentals are available and several launch ramps are along the shoreline. The state wildlife refuge area, in the southwest corner, is off limits to all boats at all times. Four public swimming beaches are located at Grand Lake and no lifeguard is on duty, so you swim at your own risk. In the wintertime, the park offers snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Nearby attractions include the Miami-Erie Trail, which is part of a 47-mile statewide hiking trail, St. Marys Fish Hatchery and the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum, located in the town of Wapakoneta.
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Grand Lake Vacation Rentals
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Grand Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Inn | 1421 Rt 703 E | Celina, OH | 4.1 mi. | (419) 586-4656 | | Holiday Inn Express Celina | 2020 Holiday Dr | Celina, OH | 4.1 mi. | (419) 586-4919 | | Amerihost Inn St Marys | 1410 Commerce Dr | Saint Marys, OH | 4.9 mi. | (419) 394-2710 | | S & W Motel | 1321 Celina Rd | Saint Marys, OH | 4.9 mi. | (419) 394-2341 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1008 Lunar Dr | Wapakoneta, OH | 17.1 mi. | (419) 738-2050 | | Super 8 Motel | 1011 Lunar Dr | Wapakoneta, OH | 17.1 mi. | (419) 738-8810 | | Travelodge | 413 Apollo Dr | Wapakoneta, OH | 17.1 mi. | (419) 739-9600 | | Comfort Inn | 1959 W Michigan | Sidney, OH | 22.9 mi. | (937) 492-3001 | | Sidney Holiday Inn | 400 Folkerth Ave | Sidney, OH | 23.4 mi. | (937) 492-1131 | | Arrow Motel | 718 E 5TH St | Delphos, OH | 23.5 mi. | (419) 692-0786 | | Knights Inn | 2285 N Eastown Rd | Lima, OH | 23.9 mi. | (419) 331-9215 | | Fairfield Inn Lima | 2179 Elida Rd | Lima, OH | 24.4 mi. | (419) 224-8496 | | Holiday Inn Express | 840 N Washington St | Vanwert, OH | 24.6 mi. | (419) 232-6040 | | Hampton Inn | 1600 Hampton Ct | Sidney, OH | 24.7 mi. | (937) 498-8888 | | Sidney Holiday Inn | I-75 & SR 47 | Sidney, OH | 24.7 mi. | (937) 492-1131 | | Days Inn | 8200 N Washington St | Van Wert, OH | 24.8 mi. | (419) 238-5222 | | Wingate Inn Lima | 175 W Market | Lima, OH | 25.0 mi. | (419) 228-7000 | | Wingate In | 150 W Market St | Lima, OH | 25.1 mi. | (419) 228-7000 | | Days Inn Motel | 1250 Nuebrecht Rd | Lima, OH | 25.2 mi. | (419) 227-6515 | | Travelodge | 1430 Bellefontaine Ave | Lima, OH | 25.6 mi. | (419) 227-2221 | | Super 8 Motel | 1147 N US Hwy 27 | Portland, IN | 26.2 mi. | (260) 726-8888 | | Hampton Inn | 1933 Roschman Ave | Lima, OH | 26.2 mi. | (419) 225-8300 | | Holiday Inn Lima | 1920 Roschman Ave | Lima, OH | 26.2 mi. | (419) 222-0004 | | Comfort Inn | 1210 Neubrecht Rd | Lima, OH | 26.8 mi. | (419) 228-4251 | | Econo Lodge Of Lima | 1201 Neubrecht Rd | Lima, OH | 26.8 mi. | (419) 222-0596 | | Knights Inn | 9060 Country Club Rd | Piqua, OH | 28.9 mi. | (937) 773-6275 | | Comfort Inn | 1190 Russ Rd | Greenville, OH | 29.0 mi. | (937) 316-5252 | | Ramada Inn | 3600 East Bluelick Rd | Lima, OH | 29.9 mi. | (419) 221-0114 | | Howard Johnson | 902 Scott Dr | Piqua, OH | 29.9 mi. | (937) 773-2314 | | Laquinta Inn | 950 E Ash St | Piqua, OH | 29.9 mi. | (937) 615-0140 |
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Grand Lake Weather & Climate
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Northwest Ohio's climate is humid continental according to the Koppen Climate Classification. The region experiences four distinct seasons with warm, humid summers and cold to frigid winters. Snowfall varies greatly year to year. Some years will see very little in the way of snow accumulation, while other years, blizzards are not uncommon. Thunderstorms and tornadoes are another possibility, especially in spring and summer. Spring weather in Northwest Ohio is very unpredictable and often cool and rainy. Autumn is the sunniest time of year with mild temperatures, which results in beautiful fall foliage. A jacket is recommended for fall evenings that can dip into the upper 30s to low 40s. It's best to always check ahead when traveling to Ohio to make sure you have the proper attire as the weather is changeable.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
17°F |
2.17 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
21°F |
2.08 in. |
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| March |
49°F |
30°F |
2.78 in. |
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| April |
61°F |
39°F |
3.50 in. |
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| May |
72°F |
50°F |
3.64 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
59°F |
3.86 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
63°F |
4.43 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
61°F |
3.68 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
54°F |
2.76 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
43°F |
2.32 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
34°F |
2.95 in. |
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| December |
37°F |
23°F |
2.65 in. |
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Grand Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Neil Armstrong airport (AXV) located about 10 miles east of Grand Lake in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the Lima Allen County airport (AOH) located approximately 27 miles east of Grand Lake in Lima, Ohio, the Bellefontaine Regional airport (EDJ) located roughly 37 miles southeast of Grand Lake in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the James M Cox Dayton International airport (DAY) located around 45 miles south of Grand Lake in Dayton, Ohio, and finally the Fort Wayne International airport (FWA) located about 47 miles northwest of Grand Lake in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Grand Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | Middletown | OH | 70.4 mi. | | | Putt N' Pond Speed Park | Fostoria | OH | 71.1 mi. | | | Wyandot Lake | Powell | OH | 79.1 mi. | | | Fun Spot | Angola | IN | 80.7 mi. | | | Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills | OH | 82.1 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 83.4 mi. | | | Stricker's Grove | Ross | OH | 84.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wyandot Lake Amusement & Water Park | Powell | OH | 79.1 mi. | | | The Beach Waterpark | Mason | OH | 81.5 mi. | | | Parky's Pirate Cove/Miami Whitewater Forest | Cincinnati | OH | 94.6 mi. | | | Surf Cincinnati Water Park | Cincinnati | OH | 94.6 mi. | | | Soak City Water Park | Sandusky | OH | 112.8 mi. | | | Mohican Waterslide | Loudonville | OH | 119.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Foxs Den Golf Club | Celina | OH | 4.0 mi. | | | Mercer County Elks Country Club | Celina | OH | 4.0 mi. | | | Northmoor Golf on the Lake | Celina | OH | 4.0 mi. | | | Stillwater Valley Golf Club at Versailles | Versailles | OH | 21.5 mi. | | | Woods Golf Club | Van Wert | OH | 23.2 mi. | | | Moose Golf Course | Sidney | OH | 25.1 mi. | | | Shelby Oaks Golf Course | Sidney | OH | 25.1 mi. | | | Portland Country Club | Portland | IN | 25.9 mi. | | | Delphos Country Club | Delphos | OH | 26.8 mi. | | | Moss Creek Golf Club | Clayton | OH | 27.1 mi. | | | Prairie View Golf Club | Waynesfield | OH | 28.0 mi. | | | Union City Country Club | Union City | OH | 28.5 mi. | | | Hawthorne Hills Golf Course | Lima | OH | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mad River Mountain | Zanesfield | OH | 45.1 mi. | | | Perfect North Slopes | Lawrenceburg | IN | 101.2 mi. | | | Snowtrails | Mansfield | OH | 105.0 mi. | | | Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 116.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Grand Lake State Park | | OH | 0.3 mi. | | | Harbor Point State Park | | OH | 1.9 mi. | | | Lake Loramie State Park | | OH | 14.1 mi. | | | Fort Amanda State Park | | OH | 15.7 mi. | | | Treaty Of Greenville State Park | | OH | 29.9 mi. | | | Fox Island State Park | | OH | 32.6 mi. | | | Indian Lake State Park | | OH | 33.6 mi. | | | Ouabache State Park | | IN | 34.3 mi. | | | Kiser Lake State Park | | OH | 36.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Mercer County Historical Museum | Celina | OH | 4.1 mi. | (History) | | Bicycle Museum of America | New Bremen | OH | 8.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Fort Recovery State Museum | Fort Recovery | OH | 16.8 mi. | (History) | | Museum of the Soldier | Portland | IN | 26.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Johnny Appleseed Museum | Urbana | OH | 48.8 mi. | (History) | | Ball State University Museum of Art | Muncie | IN | 52.4 mi. | (Art) | | Joseph Moore Museum | Richmond | IN | 52.8 mi. | (History) | | Wayne County Historical Museum | Richmond | IN | 52.8 mi. | (History) | | Richmond Art Museum | Richmond | IN | 52.8 mi. | (Art) | | Lincoln Museum | Fort Wayne | IN | 53.0 mi. | (History) | | U.S. Air Force Museum | Dayton | OH | 55.7 mi. | (Technology) | | United States Air Force Museum | Dayton | OH | 55.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Dayton Art Institute | Dayton | OH | 55.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 53.0 mi. | | | Columbus Zoo | Columbus | OH | 88.2 mi. | | | Toledo Zoological Gardens | Toledo | OH | 92.4 mi. | | | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati | OH | 94.6 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 102.4 mi. | | | African Safari Wildlife Park | Port Clinton | OH | 105.8 mi. | |
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