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    C.J. Brown Reservoir

    Buck Creek State Park, Harmony, OhioLakePublic summer swimming

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    C.J. Brown Reservoir has a public designated swimming beach at Buck Creek State Park.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Free
    Swim hours
    Daily, 7 am to 11 pm
    Facilities
    2,400-foot sandy beach, changing facilities, concession stand, boat launch
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards during the summer season.
    Dogs
    Pets are not allowed on the swimming beach.
    Managed by
    Ohio State Parks; the park is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45502. The swimming beach is at Buck Creek State Park on C.J. Brown Reservoir.

    39.9681, -83.7399

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in designated areas.
    • Do not take pets onto the swimming beach.

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    Questions about C.J. Brown Reservoir

    Can you swim at C.J. Brown Reservoir?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed in designated areas at Buck Creek State Park’s swimming beach during the summer season.

    Does it cost anything to swim at C.J. Brown Reservoir?

    Free

    Are dogs allowed at C.J. Brown Reservoir?

    Pets are not allowed on the swimming beach.

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