Alum Creek Lake

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

Camping and Day Use

Alum Creek Below Dam Area

Nearby Activities

Biking
Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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.

Additional Information

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