Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)
Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Ohio. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.95694, -83.74778
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 937-325-2411
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)
Overview C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton, and forty-five miles west of Columbus. Recreation There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. At nearby Buck Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping. Facilities C.J. Brown Reservoir offers three reservable picnic shelters, with grills, picnic tables, electric service, and water fountains. The Visitor Center has exhibits on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and history of the Dam and lake, along with the natural resources and recreation in the area. Restrooms for the Meadow View shelter are located at the Visitor Center. Natural Features The Buck Creek valley was once a patchwork of wetland fens, prairie meadows, oak savannas, and open oak woodlands. Today, the 2,120 acre C.J. Brown Reservoir is surrounded by varied habitats, from brushy old fields, to restored prairie, to forest. C.J. Brown was designated an Ohio Important Bird Area in 2002. Nearby Attractions At adjacent Buck Creek State Park, there is a campground, rental cottages, a marina, swimming beach, and trails. Springfield, Ohio, is just a few miles away, and has several museums that are worth visiting, including the Heritage Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House. Charges & Cancellations Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon comp
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Indian Lake State Park Campground · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Camp Hugh Taylor Birch | 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.