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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Water Hookup
(All campsites have Water Hookup)
Natural Features
![Playground Playground - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/18/33/233897_f7dc627c-9d95-46f4-bf37-e1e97a1ae07b_700.jpg)
![Dam Tour Dam Tour - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/18/30/233897_c928bce0-34aa-4322-a83e-da1940593aa5_700.jpg)
![Oak Shelter Oak Shelter - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/18/34/233897_8f82fbdb-9c38-42ee-9cc4-5e25db6d0cf2_700.jpg)
![Alum Creek Dam Alum Creek Dam - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/18/31/233897_1a101738-ee80-47de-b3dd-67eee528d3c8_700.jpg)
The lake is situated among gently rolling hills, where open meadows and wooded areas cover the shoreline. A variety of songbirds and waterfowl can be found in the area.
Recreation
![Sunrise over Alum Creek Lake Sunrise over Alum Creek Lake - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/15/54/233897_6b9d7977-db88-4ee3-b2e5-1038093827c5_1440.jpg)
![Sunrise over Alum Creek Lake Sunrise over Alum Creek Lake - Credits: USACE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/20/15/54/233897_6b9d7977-db88-4ee3-b2e5-1038093827c5_1440.jpg)
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.
This spacious day-use area is also a popular spot for water sports and swimming. A boat ramp, large swimming beach and marina are all located nearby.
Nearby Attractions
Alum Creek State Park is adjacent, boasting a 3000-foot swimming beach, a marina with a variety of boat rentals and a large campground. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails meander through the park.