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Alum Creek Lake

Columbus, Ohio · Delaware County

A visitor center provides information for many of the 2.5 million visitors to this 3387 acre lake.

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About Alum Creek Lake

A visitor center provides information for many of the 2.5 million visitors to this 3387 acre lake.

How to Get There

From Columbus take I-71 north to the Polaris Exit. Exit to the right on Polaris Parkway, heading east. Turn left on Worthington Road. Then turn left on Africa Road. You will be able to see the dam at Lewis Center and Africa Roads. Turn left onto Lewis Center Road to get to the Below Dam Recreation Area or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.

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Plan Your Visit to Alum Creek Lake

Heading to Alum Creek Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Alum Creek Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Alum Creek Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/308) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Alum Creek Lake?

From Columbus take I-71 north to the Polaris Exit. Exit to the right on Polaris Parkway, heading east. Turn left on Worthington Road. Then turn left on Africa Road. You will be able to see the dam at Lewis Center and Africa Roads. Turn left onto Lewis Center Road to get to the Below Dam Recreation Area or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.

How do I contact Alum Creek Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (740) 548-6151.

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