Notice for 2026 Campground Reservations: Scroll down to alerts below the hours for more information. Pleasant Hill Lake is an 850-acre unlimited horsepower lake surrounded by 1350 acres of land located in the heart of Amish Country. It is your ultimate outdoor escape, offering stunning lake views, adventure-filled trails, and endless water recreation. Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and camping in a serene natural setting. With cozy cabins, RV sites, and family-friendly events, it’s the perfect destination for relaxation and adventure—year-round!
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Park Office Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 8a.m. – 10p.m.
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Pleasant Hill Lake |
- 850 acres of water surface
- 1,384 acres of land
- 1 public boat-launch ramp
- 2 accessible kayak ramps
- 2 accessible fishing piers
- Check current lake levels
Horsepower Limit | Unlimited
Camping |
- 400+ campsites (full hookup, electric, primitive and equine electric sites)
- 20 Youth Group primitive tent campsites
- 37 electric campsites for campers with horses
- Swimming beach
- Welcome Center & Camp Store
- Picnic Shelters & community campfire area
- Hiking trails, equine trails & horse camp
- Shower house & laundry facilities
- Playground & Sport Courts including pickleball and corn hole
- FREE Wi-Fi internet access is at the Welcome Center.
- Golf Cart Policy
- Cancellation Policy : page 114
Cabins | Deluxe Log Cabins
Marina | Pleasant Hill Marina
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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.
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Park admission includes access to trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and the beach.
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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OSPREY LIVE NEST-CAM
About Osprey:
Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons.The Osprey readily builds its nest on manmade structures, such as telephone poles, channel markers, duck blinds, and nest platforms designed especially for it. Such platforms have become an important tool in reestablishing Ospreys in areas where they had disappeared. Ospreys require nest sites in open surroundings for easy approach, with a wide, sturdy base and safety from ground predators (such as raccoons). Usually, the male finds the site before the female arrives.– allaboutbirds.org -
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Ten deluxe log cabins offer rustic yet modern accommodations within a wooded quiet setting only a short distance from the lake, trails, and swim beach.
Deluxe 6-Person Log Cabins (#1,2,3,8,9,10 — #2 ADA Accessible)
1250 sq ft • Sleeps 6
Features:
- Outdoor: 6 Adirondack chairs, campfire ring, waist-high charcoal grill, hot tub, porch table w/ 6 chairs
- Indoors: Gas fireplace, 50″ HD TV, Dish TV & free Wi-Fi
- Dining: Breakfast bar + table for 6
- Bedrooms: Upstairs queen master + loft with 2 chairs; downstairs room with 2 Twin-over-Queen bunks
- Baths: 2 full bathrooms with showers
- Kitchen: Fully equipped (stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, Keurig, mixer, cookware, dinnerware)
- Cookware, Dinnerware and Linens are provided
- Pets allowed in cabins #1 & #2 only ($50 per pet fee required. Max 2-pets)
Rules: No smoking/vaping, no tents, occupancy strictly enforced.
Deluxe 8-Person Log Cabins (#4,5,6,7 — #6 ADA Accessible)
1450 sq ft (larger loft) • Sleeps 8
Features:
- Outdoor: 8 Adirondack chairs, campfire ring, charcoal grill, hot tub, porch table w/ 8 chairs
- Indoors: Gas fireplace, 50″ HD TV, Dish TV & free Wi-Fi
- Dining: Table for 8
- Bedrooms: Upstairs queen master; downstairs room with 2 Twin-over-Queen bunks; upstairs loft with queen sleeper sofa
- Laundry: Full-size washer & dryer
- Baths: 2 full bathrooms with showers
- Kitchen: Fully equipped (same amenities as 6-person cabins)
- Cookware, Dinnerware and Linens are provided
Rules: No smoking/vaping, no tents, occupancy strictly enforced.
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Suggested items to bring:
- Laundry detergent, dryer sheets if you have the washer/dryer cabin
- Dish & hand soap (we supply soap for the dishwasher only)
- Personal care items, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, tooth brush & paste
- Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, coffee pods for Keurig Coffee maker, roasting sticks
- Fire wood or charcoal, matches, fire starters for campfire ring
- Beach towels and swimming items for beach and hot tub
- Food, drinks, condiments, snacks, etc.
For cancellations or changes to your reservation, please contact Pleasant Hill Lake Park directly at 419-938-7884
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Experience the true beauty of nature and wake up to the birds chirping in the beautiful campgrounds at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. With over 400 campsites available, providing a variety of amenities and full hook up campsites. All campsites are equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. (Shown above Camp Area “F” with full hook up campsites)
RV & Tent Camping |Pleasant Hill Lake Park offers a variety of campsites that range from waterfront with panoramic views of the lake to primitive campsites nestled in the woods. More than 400 campsites are available for RVs and tents to camp for a night or longer. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. If you choose an electric campsite, or full hookup with water/sewer, electric 50-amp service is provided. To make a reservation, mwcd.org/pleasant-hill/camping. Maximum lot occupancy is (6) personsHorse Camp| A designated area for campers with Horse Camping area with 50 amp electric, restrooms, high lines, large gravel pads, fire rings and picnic tables.
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 call the park office at 419-938-7884 or click here.Pets |Pets are welcome in all camping areas.
