Berlin Reservoir Wildlife Ramp

The Berlin Reservoir Wildlife Ramp provides public access to Berlin Lake and the Mahoning River near Diamond, Ohio. This launch serves paddlers and boaters accessing the 3,590-acre Berlin Lake, which offers 70 miles of shoreline across Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties. The site is located in the Berlin Lake Wildlife Area and is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring this historic reservoir system.

**Access & Facilities:** The ramp is situated off Bonner Road north of U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center (accessible via Exit 54 from I-76). The nearby Mill Creek Recreation Area provides extensive amenities including over 300 campsites, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. For facility details and reservations, contact the Berlin Lake project office at 330-547-3781.

**What to Expect:** As a controlled reservoir on the Mahoning River, Berlin Lake offers calm water conditions suitable for various paddling skill levels. The large acreage and extensive shoreline make it excellent for day trips and extended outings. Nearby Michael J. Kirwan Lake and the West Branch State Park offer additional recreation opportunities in the area.

The Berlin Lake project is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The lake is in Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties. The Berlin Dam is a partially controlled concrete gravity type with a center spillway flanked by rolled earth filled abutments. The Dam is 96’ above the original streambed, stretches 5750’ in length, and was completed in...

The Berlin Lake project is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The lake is in Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties. The Berlin Dam is a partially controlled concrete gravity type with a center spillway flanked by rolled earth filled abutments. The Dam is 96’ above the original streambed, stretches 5750’ in length, and was completed in 1943.

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