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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

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Parking Parking
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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

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  • 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.

Review Summary

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Mindy J

September 25, 2020

5

Always nice and clean.

Anita L

September 23, 2020

5

Always well maintained and a beautiful location.

Richard R

January 26, 2020

5

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

5

We love this shelter house to hold our annual family reunion.

Sue G

January 16, 2020

5

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

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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