Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Alum Creek Below Dam Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Ohio. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 40.17722, -82.95667
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 740-548-6151
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Overview Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. A special events permit must be obtained if the shelter is used for commercial purposes, large groups that need more than 1 shelter, or if open areas around the shelter will be utilized. Contact the Corps Office at 740-548-6151 for more information. Recreation Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive in the lake. This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby. Facilities Alum Creek offers three group day-use picnic shelters in the Below Dam Area. Each shelter is accessible, can accommodate up to 100 guests and offers electric hookups. Drinking water, tables and grills are provided. Flush toilets and playgrounds are on-site and the area has great access to fishing. Individual sites with picnic tables and grills are scattered around the shelters and are available on a first come, first serve basis. At the Visitor Center you will find interactive exhibits, programs, and a 48 seat theater to ensure that there is something for every member of the family. The visitor center is located 1 mile East of the Below D
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- 14 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek State Park Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Camp Mary-Orton | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Lazarus Boy Scout Reservation | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #466 | Overnight parking | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Equestrian Camp and Day Use | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Junior Open Fair Camping Area | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.