About Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (25)
What Guests Are Saying
Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir offers a beautiful and serene setting for gatherings, with excellent amenities including electricity, restrooms, and grills. Reviewers appreciate the clean shelter area and stunning views, making it a favorite spot for family events. Overall, visitors have had positive experiences and express a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir offers a beautiful and serene setting for gatherings, with excellent amenities including electricity, restrooms, and grills. Reviewers appreciate the clean shelter area and stunning views, making it a favorite spot for family events. Overall, visitors have had positive experiences and express a desire to return.
Review Summary
Linda S
July 30, 2022
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
It was a great location and had everything we needed for our family reunion.
Jane N
September 23, 2021
Area was clean and neat upon my arrival. Trash cans are conveniently located, as well as rest rooms.
Jane N
August 31, 2021
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
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.
Tammy F
June 26, 2021
It’s a beautiful place and view of the lake
Camille H
June 24, 2021
We were very happy with the site. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the reserve sign was not put up and we had to ask people
to leave the shelter. Fortunately I had paperwork and the people cooperated.
constance D
June 19, 2021
Ranger was very.nice. site was ean when we arrived
Shane L
June 12, 2021
Great place to have family reunion and enjoy the beautiful place! There's so much to do there and have fun!
Chasity V
June 5, 2021
Cj Brown resouvier is a very beautiful area. I had my wedding here and in the pics the beautiful scenery of the water was breath taking.
Location Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)
Address:
2630 Croft Rd.
Springfield, OH, 45503
United States
From I-70 westbound, Exit at US 40 and go west to Bird Rd. Turn right (north) on Bird Rd. then left on Old Columbus Rd. Following the signs for the CJ Brown Visitor Center, turn right onto Croft Rd., then right onto Overlook Drive into the park.
From I-70 Eastbound exit at SR 4, follow 4 north through Springfield to Croft Rd. Turn right on Croft and left onto Overlook Dr.
Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir is accessible from I-70 via US 40 and SR 4. US 40 and SR 4 provide direct routes to the area.
Elevation: 323 feet
4.8 mi drive to downtown Springfield (about 12 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- No parking off-road or pulling vehicles into the grass.
- All posted directional signs should be free standing and not attached to existing structures, signs, or trees.
- For any special requests you should contact the Visitor Center at (937) 325-2411.
- Ohio 'Open Container Laws' prohibit public alcohol consumption.
- C.J. Brown Lake officially closes at .
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
