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France Lake and Saulisberry Park

In February 1965, 199.052 acres of land, which featured an abandoned quarry and large acreage of forest, was sold to The City of Kenton for a fee of $1 by The France Company.  The City decided to name this area, Saulisberry Campground and France Lake after the Kenton Mayor, Helen Saulisberry, and The France Lake company. This area was designated as a "recreational area" to be managed and supervised by the recreational board. Kenton utilizes this land, referred to as the "quarry", as a large fishing lake and small campground.  However, swimming is strictly prohibited! 

Activities include:

Fishing

Fishing

Fishing

 All individuals 17 years old and up need a permit.

Fishing rules: 

Bass: To keep must be at least 12 inches but no longer than 15 inches. Limit 5.

Crappie: To keep must be at least 10 inches. Limit 12.

Perch: To keep must be at least 8 inches. No catch limit.

Permits

Boating

Fishing

Fishing

Boating rules:

 1. No gas motorized boats allowed.
2. Proper permits are REQUIRED to be on all boats.
3. No boat storage in or around France Lake. 

 Your receipt will serve as your 2023 Boating Pass. You must keep it on you at all times when boating.  

PERMIts

Camping

Fishing

Camping

Nightly, weekly and monthly water and electric hookup.

Nightly tent camping is also available. 

Reserve

Kayaking

Kayaking available on France Lake in the summer.

Questions?

Please contact 567-674-6318

Located off State Route 67 West


Kenton City Building

111 West Franklin St. 

Kenton, OH 43326




City Building Phone: 419-674-4850 Fax: 419-674-2383

PARKS & RECREATION Phone: 419-679-1242 

Utility Office PHone: 419-673-1324 Fax: 419-673-1395

Income Tax Phone: 419-673-1355 FAX: 419-674-2383



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