Lake Size: 2,350 Acres Latitude: 40.358333 Longitude: -81.226111 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 892 ft (272 m) Counties: Harrison County Cities: Deersville Area
Information: The Tappan - Moravian Trail Scenic Byway provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the views along two beautiful lakes surrounded by heavily wooded hills. In addition to the lakes, the Byway follows a portion of the historic Moravian Trail. This trail was originally used by Delaware and Wyandote Indians, then by Moravian Missionaries and then became a major stagecoach route. The trail follows the ridge above the south side of Tappan Lake, passes through the historic village of Deersville, past a restored log cabin, through Feed Springs, a natural stopping place for water in the covered wagon days, and past many scenic farms edged by hardwood forests. The village of Deersville was founded in 1815. It grew and prospered during the stagecoach days, boasting several hotels, taverns, a tin shop, tannery, creamery and many other shops. The coming of the railroad, which bypassed Deersville signaled the decline of the booming town. The village at present, with a population of less than 100 is still the focal point for travelers to the area. The General Store, founded in 1901, provides everything a general store should, plus famous homemade ice cream which is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike in all seasons. The Antique Store is a continuation of the small business culture of the village and provides visitors an opportunity to look at or purchase items our grandparents probably threw away as being old fashioned. Live theater productions are presented in the Community Hall several times each year and the Founders Day Festival is held the second Saturday of August each year.
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Two public launch ramps - one near the roadside rest area on U.S. 250, and the other across from Tappan Marina. A third launch ramp is located inside Tappan Lake Park. Tappan Marina offers boat sales and service, rentals, docking, fishing licenses, supplies, gas sales, boat and ski accessories, vacation cabin rentals. The marina restaurant overlooks the lake and offers a full menu.
Tappan Lake, located in Harrison County in eastern Ohio near the village of Cadiz and just east of Uhrichsville and Dennison in Tuscarawas County, is one of the state's top boating and outdoor attractions. Managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, the lake was constructed in the 1930s for flood reduction and water conservation, but has turned into an outdoor recreational paradise. The lake and Tappan Lake Park are easily accessible by traveling on Rt. 250, and is just a short drive from I-77 and Rt. 22. Boating, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, swimming and more are among the reasons visitors make their way to Tappan Lake each year. A campground of more than 500 sites at Tappan Lake Park accommodates visitors for a weekend, a week, month or more. Or enjoy rustic camper cabins in the campground or one of the 10 family vacation cabins in a secluded area of the park right beside the water, each with two bedrooms, private bath and kitchen. The park also is home to a full schedule of activities and events each year from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Camping is available year round. Tappan Lake also is the headquarters for the Buckeye Trail, one of the most comprehensive trail systems in the state and Midwest.
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