Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, north of Columbus between I-71 and US 23.
Alum Creek Lake was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the early 1970’s, and Alum Creek has several missions: 1) Flood Damage Reduction along Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, the Scioto River, and Ohio River; 2) Water Quality and Water Supply ; 3) Recreation and Natural Resource Management.
The majority of the park is leased to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to operate Alum Creek State Park. The Corps of Engineers manages and operates Alum Creek Dam, the Visitor Center, and the Below Dam Recreation Area. The US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and Ranger Programs are a great way to learn more!
Directions:
From the south – I-71 north to Exit-121 (Ikea Way Exit). Turn right (east) on Ikea Way which turns into Worthington Road. Turn left on Africa Road. Turn left on to Lewis Center Road to get to the Below Dam Recreation Area or the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center about 2/3 mile beyond the Below Dam Recreation Area.
From the northeast – take I-71 south to Exit-131 (west on 36/37). Turn right (west) on 36/37. Turn left (south) on Africa Rd. Continue on Africa Rd. until you reach Lewis Center Rd. Turn right (west) on Lewis Center Rd. to get to the Below Dam Recreation Area or the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center about 2/3 mile beyond the Below Dam Recreation Area.
From Northwest – From U.S. Route 23 south, turn onto Lewis Center Road. Corps Visitor Center is approximately 3 miles on left
Mailing Address:
Alum Creek Lake
5905 Lewis Center Rd.
Lewis Center, OH 43035-9215