Army Corps of Engineers project land · Ohio
Meldahl Pool Recreation Area
Meldahl Pool Recreation Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 140 acres (the portion in this state) in Clermont County, Ohio (Army Corps of Engineers project land), managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 140 acres (Ohio portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Listed in PAD-US as: Huntington District (USACE) |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | Recreation Management Area Local designation: Recreation Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Open access PAD-US definition: “requires no special requirements for public access to the property (may include regular hours of availability).” |
| County | Clermont County |
| Reference point | 38.79865, -84.17216 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Ohio: Ohio deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Corps Lakes Gateway
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Reservoir project lands often include developed recreation areas, dams and leased tracts where hunting is not allowed. Check with the project office.
This unit also extends into: Kentucky. Acreage on this page covers the Ohio portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- Army Corps of Engineers project land · Kentucky
Meldahl Pool Recreation Area
178 acres · 0.3 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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East Fork Wildlife Area
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Grant Lake Wildlife Area
364 acres · 19.4 mi away
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Open access - State wildlife / game area · Kentucky
Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area
1,097 acres · 22.6 mi away
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Open access - State wildlife / game area · Kentucky
Mullins Wildlife Management Area
261 acres · 23.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Kentucky
Boltz Lake
103 acres · 24.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Kentucky
Bullock Pen Lake
142 acres · 25.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Other state land
Kroger Hills State Reserve
222 acres · 25.5 mi away
State: other or unknown agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Kentucky
Simon Kenton Wildlife Management Area
985 acres · 26.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Other state land
Miamiville Access Scenic River
78 acres · 28.5 mi away
State: other or unknown agency
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Meldahl Pool Recreation Area” in Ohio combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.