Atwood Lake is located at the western edge of Dellroy in western Carroll County along OH-542. The dam is in Tuscarawas County on OH-212. The eastern part of Atwood Lake Park is in Carroll County and the western part is in Tuscarawas County.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District was organized under state law in 1933 for the primary purpose of flood control, conservation, and recreation. The first waters to form the permanent lakes were impounded in 1938. In 1939 the flood control aspect became the responsibility of the United States Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Ohio-Mississippi Flood Control Program.

Atwood Lake Park is located in Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties. An easy drive from Akron and Cleveland, Atwood Lake Park is a close getaway vacation. Atwood is one of the state’s — and region’s — top lakes for sailing and pleasure boating. Atwood Lake Park features a wide, sandy beach, vending area, changing room with showers, playground, picnic area and picnic shelters.

• Over 500 camp lots (class A with full hookups, class A and B with electric and primitive)
• Swimming beach with concession stand
• Vacation and patio cabins
• Picnic shelters
• Activity Center and Nature Center
• Hiking trails
• Free Wi-Fi internet access at the Activity Center
• Special events and daily activities
• Laundry and camp store

There is 1 trail in Atwood Lake Park located in Tuscarawas County.
Woodland Trail – .82 mile