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Price
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Reservable
Sites
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Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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40.3734, -84.3479
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Learn more about alerts →Anglers and boaters who want dock-side access on a calm 1,600-acre reservoir. The fishing gets consistent praise, regulars report a genuinely welcoming atmosphere, and the newer section works well for larger family setups. Late spring and early fall hit a sweet spot of good fishi
No pets allowed, full stop. Also, holiday weekends bring fireworks and generator noise from a nearby home, golf cart enforcement is loose, and the privately-owned seasonal setup means site availability and quality varies. Call ahead rather than assuming a specific spot.
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Rated higher than 37% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding Lotus Cove Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
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.
Located outside Springfield city limits, just off OH 4.
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Summer is the peak season. Typical highs run mid-70s to mid-80s °F, occasionally into the 90s, with humid days and warm water ideal for swimming, boating, and dock-side relaxing. Full-hookup and electric sites see heaviest use, and fishing and water sports hit their stride. Reserve up to six months ahead for summer weekends. Crowds and noise pick up, especially around holidays (reviewers flagged fireworks and generator noise during busy weekends). Late spring and early fall offer quieter stays with good fishing and cool evenings for campfires, though water temps drop and some amenities may scale back.
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