Merritt Site

About Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir

C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir, OH is located on the northeast corner of Springfield on the Buck Creek, 7 miles above its confluence with Mad River. The project is home to two rare fen communities. Prairie Road Fen is the largest and finest prairie fen in Ohio. These rare alkaline wetlands are home to specialized plants & animals that thrive in harsh conditions including the insectivorous sundew, rare spotted turtle, and massasauga rattlesnake. The Clark County Historical Society operates the historic Crabill Homestead, bringing pioneer days back to life.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

Located outside Springfield city limits, just off OH 4.

Directions to Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, not to this specific campground.

Activities

• BOATING
• CAMPING
• HIKING
• PICNICKING
• WATER SPORTS
• PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
• OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
• HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED

Nearby federal campgrounds

• Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir2 mi
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• Huffman Prairie Interpretive CenterDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park23 mi
• National Museum of the USAFWright Patterson AFB24 mi
• Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor CenterDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park30 mi
• Mound RidgeCaesar Creek Lake32 mi