Weekend availability at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 12, 3:25 PM PTSold out 2 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/3 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open3/3 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open3/3 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)?
as of September 13Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 3
- Electric sites
- 3
About this campground
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
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.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
- VISITOR CENTER
- FISHING
- DAY USE AREA
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Merritt SiteClarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir2 mi
- YoungsholmCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument19 mi
- Huffman Prairie Interpretive CenterDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park21 mi
- National Museum of the USAFWright Patterson AFB23 mi
- Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor CenterDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park29 mi
- Mound RidgeCaesar Creek Lake32 mi
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