Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Campground · Ohio · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 4
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 827 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. A special events permit must be obtained if the shelter is used for commercial purposes, large groups that need more than 1 shelter, or if open areas around the shelter will be utilized. Contact the Corps Office at 740-548-6151 for more information.
Recreation
Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive in the lake.
This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.
Facilities
Alum Creek offers three group day-use picnic shelters in the Below Dam Area. Each shelter is accessible, can accommodate up to 100 guests and offers electric hookups. Drinking water, tables and grills are provided. Flush toilets and playgrounds are on-site and the area has great access to fishing. Individual sites with picnic tables and grills are scattered around the shelters and are available on a first come, first serve basis. At the Visitor Center you will find interactive exhibits, programs, and a 48 seat theater to ensure that there is something for every member of the family. The visitor center is located 1 mile East of the Below Dam Recreation Area and Picnic Shelters! A friendly staff, maps and brochures are available to assist you at the Visitor Center.Natural Features
The lake is situated among gently rolling hills, where open meadows and wooded areas cover the shoreline. A variety of songbirds and waterfowl can be found in the area.Nearby Attractions
Alum Creek State Park is adjacent, boasting a 3000-foot swimming beach, a marina with a variety of boat rentals and a large campground. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails meander through the park.Other attractions near the lake include the Columbus Zoo, the Center of Science and Industry and the Olentangy Indian Caverns.
The facts
- 4 bookable sites
- 4 sites for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: ALUM CREEK
Site types
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Ball Field
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Pets allowed
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
4 campsites at Alum Creek Below Dam Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek Cricket Field | ALUM CREEK | Ball Field | — | — | — | 30 | |
| BUCKEYE SHELTER | ALUM CREEK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Maple Shelter (#1) | ALUM CREEK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Oak Shelter (#2) | ALUM CREEK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
40.17722, -82.95667 · 40°10'38.0"N 82°57'24.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Alum Creek Below Dam Area
- Can you reserve a site at Alum Creek Below Dam Area?
- Yes, Alum Creek Below Dam Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Alum Creek Below Dam Area have?
- 4 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Alum Creek Below Dam Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Alum Creek Below Dam Area.
- Does Alum Creek Below Dam Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Alum Creek Below Dam Area?
- Campfires are not allowed at Alum Creek Below Dam Area.
Camping near Alum Creek Below Dam Area
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- CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) 44.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter 48.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology 30.6 mi · Facility
- Old Stone Church Trailhead 54.4 mi · Facility
- Mound City Group Visitor Center 55.4 mi · Facility
- Underground Railroad: Payne Cemetery 56.4 mi · Facility
- Youngsholm 59.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 740-548-6151
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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