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Alum Creek
Overview
Alum Creek State Park offers a premier outdoor destination for RVers visiting Central Ohio. Known for its massive 3,387-acre reservoir, the park provides a refreshing escape just a short drive from the state capital. It serves as a central hub for water enthusiasts and families looking to combine recreational lake access with a quiet camping atmosphere. The park is well-regarded for its spacious sites and well-maintained grounds that blend natural beauty with modern convenience.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Delaware, OH, the park sits within a lush, wooded landscape that surrounds Alum Creek Lake. The terrain is characterized by gentle slopes and heavy tree cover, providing ample shade for many campsites throughout the seasons. Despite its proximity to metropolitan Columbus, the park feels remarkably secluded. Visitors can enjoy the contrast of quiet forest trails and the expansive, open views of the water from the shale cliffs and sandy shorelines.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is equipped with nearly 300 sites, many of which offer full hookups including water, sewer, and 50-amp electricity. Campers have access to modern shower houses, flush toilets, and a convenient dump station. For recreation within the park, there is a dedicated camper-only swimming beach, a nature center, and a highly-rated disc golf course. A unique feature for animal lovers is the fenced dog park that includes a dedicated beach area for pets to swim.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Boating and fishing are the primary draws here, with multiple ramps and a full-service marina nearby for easy water access. For those looking to explore off the water, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located just a few miles away, making it a perfect day trip for families. Hikers can traverse miles of multi-purpose trails that wind through the hardwoods, while shoppers can head to the Tanger Outlets Columbus for retail therapy located nearby.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal choice for family vacationers seeking a balance between nature and suburban convenience. It is particularly well-suited for boat owners and those who enjoy active water sports. Because of the large, paved pads and easy navigation, it is also a great fit for big-rig travelers looking for a reliable and spacious state park experience. Whether you are a local weekend warrior or a long-distance traveler, the park offers a scenic home base.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
John Camp
Came back after 14 years. Like the privacy between sites. Campground speed limit is 10mph and no one drive s 10 most are 35-40 mph!! If you have kids or walking your pets be careful of the cars !! Some areas are very noisy due to roads outside of campground be very busy. Maybe the Governor should spend the $600 million on sound barriers and park systems instead of the Cleveland Browns !! Also one dump station for such a large campground leads to long lines, and get back up with people just filling fresh water tanks.
Donnette Putman
Camp sites were beautifully wooded lots with lots of privacy. Flat paved sites with a picnic table and fire ring. We had electric but no water or sewer. Would have been nice to have all three but for 2 nights it was fine. They did have several localized water fill stations and even gray water dumps but only one black dump station near the entrance. It is the woods jn the city! Would definitely come back.
Chef Nicole Roman
Had a great time in a tent. Large group, we booked 2 sites. Bathrooms were nearby and blessedly clean and stocked. We went to the main beach area as well as camping area, went fishing, did the putt putt, and drive to the other side for disc golf! We packed in a lot over 2 nights, including cards, games, campfires and even geo caching.
Brenda Zienta
Alum Creek State Park is a very nice park! There is plenty of shaded sites, full service, electric, primitive, and premiere sites. It has a small campers beach for swimming, a nice Lake for boating, tubing, water skiing, or fishing. They have activities such as music, movies, and breakfast on Saturdays
Michael Hillman
I really enjoyed my stay at Alum Creek State Park Campground! The folks at the check in were very friendly and helpful. Overall the campground was very well maintained. Restrooms and shower houses were cleaner than most! Inside the campground is a private camper beach as well as a camper boat dock. Most of the sites were spacious and shaded. The nature center has several planned activities and around the nature center are basketball and volleyball courts and other outdoor games. This is a large park, so it was useful to bring a bike to get around! I always enjoy my stays at the state parks and this one did not disappoint!