Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Columbus, Ohio · 827 ft · In Alum Creek Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 827 ft (252 m)827 ft252 m
Sites4
Alum Creek Below Dam Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
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About
Overview
Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. A special events permit must be obtained if the shelter is used for commercial purposes, large groups that need more than 1 shelter, or if open areas around the shelter will be utilized. Contact the Corps Office at 740-548-6151 for more information.
Recreation
Alum Creek Lake is known as one the best fishing lakes in the state. A wide variety of fish including white, rock, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, white and black crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, muskie and saugeye thrive in the lake.
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Alum Creek Below Dam Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain84°66°
- WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 75% chance of rain79°56°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 50% chance of rain70°59°
- FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 86% chance of rain62°36°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain54°33°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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