About Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
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- Parking
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
Mindy J
September 25, 2020
Always nice and clean.
Anita L
September 23, 2020
Always well maintained and a beautiful location.
Richard R
January 26, 2020
It was a nice venue for our Family Reunion. Clean grounds, and restrooms were presentable. Playground equipment was clean and safe for children to have fun. Plenty of parking and little traffic to worry about.
Gennie H
January 17, 2020
We love this shelter house to hold our annual family reunion.
Sue G
January 16, 2020
Our family has been holding our annual reunion at this site for years. We love the location and it keeps us coming back year after year.
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
