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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM AREA (OH), OH

Description

Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, north of the City of Columbus. There are two picnic shelters in the Below Dam Area, with non-reservable picnic tables and grills outside of the shelters available on a first come, first serve basis.

Other amenities in the recreation area include: flush toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, grills, and fishing access. The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is located a short driving distance from the shelters. Exhibits, maps and brochures can be found at the visitor center.

Facilities at adjacent Alum Creek State Park include a 3000' swimming beach, a marina which offers a variety of boat rentals, hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails, and a 297 site campground. Attractions near the lake include the Columbus Zoo, the Center of Science and industry (COSI), Olentangy Indian Caverns, the Polaris Fashion Place Mall and Polaris Amphitheater.

For information contact the Alum Creek Lake Project Office (Visitor Center) at 740-548-6151.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Reservoir
  • Stream
  • Water Drinking
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Nature Trails
  • Visitor Center
Within 10 Miles
  • Boating
  • Campground Store
  • Dump Station
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Public Marina

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.

Any request to reserve a shelter for the following type events will also require a SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT:

  1. Open to the public event.
  2. An event where fees are charged for any reason.
  3. An event involving a commercial promotion.
Please contact the Corps office at 740-548-6151 to obtain an application or for more information.

Getting There:

Alum Creek Below Dam Area (OH)
5905 LEWIS CENTER ROAD
Lewis Center OH 43035-9215

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.17722, -82.95667

From Columbus, Ohio take I-71 north to the Polaris Exit (Exit #121). Turn right on Polaris Parkway. Turn left on Worthington Road. Turn left on Africa Road. Turn left on Lewis Center Road. Shelters are in the Below Dam Area.

From areas to the north of the park, take I-71 south to the US 36/SR 37, Sunbury / Delaware Exit (Exit #131). Turn right onto US Route 37. Turn left on Africa Road (County Road 21). Turn right on Lewis Center Road.

From Delaware, Ohio take US Route 23 south. Turn left on Lewis Center Road. Follow the signs to the Below Dam Area.

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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (740)548-6151