Can you reserve a site at CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)?

Yes, CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh), Ohio — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. At nearby Buck Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.

Facilities

C.J. Brown Reservoir offers three reservable picnic shelters, with grills, picnic tables, electric service, and water fountains. The Visitor Center has exhibits on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and history of the Dam and lake, along with the natural resources and recreation in the area. Restrooms for the Meadow View shelter are located at the Visitor Center.

Natural Features

The Buck Creek valley was once a patchwork of wetland fens, prairie meadows, oak savannas, and open oak woodlands. Today, the 2,120 acre C.J. Brown Reservoir is surrounded by varied habitats, from brushy old fields, to restored prairie, to forest. C.J. Brown was designated an Ohio Important Bird Area in 2002.

Nearby Attractions

At adjacent Buck Creek State Park, there is a campground, rental cottages, a marina, swimming beach, and trails. Springfield, Ohio, is just a few miles away, and has several museums that are worth visiting, including the Heritage Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House.

Charges & Cancellations

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of your reservation. A $10.00 fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. For full Details see the Recreation One Stop cancellation Policy

The facts

3 bookable sites
3 sites for day use only
3 accessible sites
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: Lake View, Meadow View, Prairie View

Site types

3 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.

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3 campsites at CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Lake View Shelter	Lake View	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	Lakefront	—	150	♿
Meadow View Shelter	Meadow View	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—	150	♿
Prairie View Shelter	Prairie View	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—	150	♿

Getting there

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.

39.95694, -83.74778 · 39°57'25.0"N 83°44'52.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	40	50	63	73	81	84	83	78	65	52	41
Low °F	19	20	28	38	49	59	62	60	52	41	31	24
Precip in	2.7	2.1	2.9	4.0	4.6	4.5	4.5	3.3	3.4	2.8	2.8	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 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 CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)

Can you reserve a site at CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)?: Yes, CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) have?: 3 sites.
Does CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) have hookups?: Electric.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-02.

CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)