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Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)

CJ BROWN DAM AND RESERVOIR - DAM SITE (OH)
Meadow View Picnic Shelter
Lake View Picnic Shelter
Visitor Center and Overlook
Prairie View Picnic Shelter

About Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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Reviews (20)

What Guests Are Saying

Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir offers a beautiful setting for family gatherings, with clean shelters and convenient access to restrooms and parking. Although there was a lack of park employee interaction this year, the overall experience was still enjoyable. The only downside was an unexpected rainstorm, but it didn't detract from the pleasant day.

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Theresa P

June 13, 2025

4

Great view, favorite shelter spot.!

Shane L

June 9, 2025

5

It's wonderful place to hold a family gathering.

Linda S

August 10, 2024

4

The prairie view shelter was relatively clean when we arrived at approximately 9 a.m. I was surprised, however, that the "reserved today" sign and the paper notice concerning reservation party were not posted until later in the morning. I personally did not visit the restroom but since no one from our party commented on their conditions, I assume that they were acceptable. In previous years we have been visited by park employees to see if we needed anything, to be sure that the trash bins were not overflowing, to deliver activities for the children, etc. That did not happen this year. That would have been a nice service but we did not require help in any way.
All in all, a pleasant day.

Margaret J

July 21, 2024

5

For a celebratory afternoon, the shelter house and surrounding area was perfect. Close to restrooms, parking and the beautiful water. My only concern was the terrible rain storm that hit us at 4pm. Just kidding. I know that storm wasn't your fault!!

Anita L

August 31, 2022

5

Always a great time for our family. Clean and well maintained facility.

Linda S

July 30, 2022

4

The shelter house was clean when we arrived. The ranger who stopped in to be sure we were aware of the rules was very polite. Our only problem was the major storm that rolled through about 11:15 a.m. and there is no way that the Corp of Engineers or Recreation.gov could control Mother Nature. We will plan to be back next summer.

Laura M

June 23, 2022

5

It was a great location and had everything we needed for our family reunion.

Jane N

September 23, 2021

5

Area was clean and neat upon my arrival. Trash cans are conveniently located, as well as rest rooms.

Jane N

August 31, 2021

5

Area was clean and neat upon my arrival. Shelter house is right on the lake if you are interesting in fishing. short walk from parking lot and clean restrooms are very close.
Close to Wittenberg University and Clark State.

Linda S

July 3, 2021

4

As usual the prairie view shelter house was clean when we arrived. An employee did check the trash bins during the day to be sure that they were not over-flowing. I did not personally use the restrooms but was told by a member of our party that there was no soap for hand washing. (I was shocked in light of the publicity all during the pandemic was to wash hands frequently.) Luckily I had taken hand soap and plastic tubs so we made our own hand washing station inside the shelter house. Otherwise, it was a great day for our family reunion.

Location Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)

Address:
2630 Croft Rd.
Springfield, OH, 45503
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.9569 / -83.7478

Elevation: 323 feet

Policies & Rules

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No parking off-road or pulling vehicles into the grass.

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All posted directional signs should be free standing and not attached to existing structures, signs, or trees.

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For any special requests you should contact the Visitor Center at (937) 325-2411.

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Ohio 'Open Container Laws' prohibit public alcohol consumption.

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C.J. Brown Lake officially closes at 11 p.m..

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