Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site
This is a day-use picnic shelter area only. No overnight camping is permitted. The three group shelters are available for reservation via Recreation.gov or on a first-come, first-served basis when unreserved. C.J. Brown Lake closes at 11 p.m. daily.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:09AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
About
CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site is a day-use group shelter facility at the 2,120-acre C.J. Brown Reservoir in west-central Ohio. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the site features three large reservable picnic shelters with lakefront and scenic views. Each shelter accommodates up to 150 people with parking for 40-52 vehicles, making them ideal for family reunions, company picnics, and community events. The shelters include 30-amp electric service, picnic tables, and grills. Restrooms are available at the nearby Visitor Center, which also features exhibits on the Corps of Engineers and the natural history of the area. The reservoir was designated an Ohio Important Bird Area in 2002 and is surrounded by restored prairie, wetlands, and forest habitats. For overnight camping, visitors should use the adjacent Buck Creek State Park Campground, operated by Ohio DNR. The Dam Site area offers excellent access to hiking and biking trails, fishing, and wildlife watching, but is strictly day-use only with the park closing at 11 p.m.
Directions
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. Follow 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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| brian.t.menker@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (937) 325-2411 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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