Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Springfield, OH, OH
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the l
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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C.J. Brown Reservoir offers a peaceful setting with well-maintained trails, fishing opportunities, and picnic facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, uncrowded park that's great for families and dogs.
Wildlife alert: Great Horned Owl, American Robin, American Crow, House Sparrow, Big Brown Bat, American Red Squirrel, and Northern Map Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites and high demand. Only 3 sites available total, so expect limited availability despite the 4.7/5 rating from 635 reviews. Nearby Buck Creek State Park offers swimming and boating if you need water activities beyond fishing.
Skip Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You want large group camping — only 3 tent sites total..
Best time to visit Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Deer Creek Lake Day Use (MT. STERLING, OH), Caesar Creek Lake (Waynesville, OH), Alum Creek Below Dam Area (LEWIS CENTER, OH), Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters (DELAWARE, OH).
Cell signal at Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) (Springfield, OH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.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.C.J.
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Book early
this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites and high demand.
Only 3 sites available total, so expect limited availability despite the 4.7/5 rating from 635 reviews.
Nearby Buck Creek State Park offers swimming and boating if you need water activities beyond fishing.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.









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.
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