Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251350
When Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH) reopens
Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 549 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 494 open for online reservation · 17 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 36 closed.
Where the open windows are
10% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 494 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online10%
Open reservation dates494 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)17 / 511
Weekday openings288
Weekend openings206
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 288 fall on weekdays and 206 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 93 of 93 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 3 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 3 shelters are available for all three dates. Christmas: 3 shelters are available for both dates. New Year: 3 shelters are available for both dates.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Lake View Shelter | 165 |
| Prairie View Shelter | 165 |
| Meadow View Shelter | 164 |
The 3 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
494 available reservation dates across 3 shelters at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Shelter | 165 | 154 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 17 +153 more |
| Prairie View Shelter | 165 | 154 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 17 +153 more |
| Meadow View Shelter | 164 | 154 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 18 +152 more |
About Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)
Overview
C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton, and forty-five miles west of Columbus.
Recreation
There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. At nearby Buck Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.
Facilities
C.J. Brown Reservoir offers three reservable picnic shelters, with grills, picnic tables, electric service, and water fountains. The Visitor Center has exhibits on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and history of the Dam and lake, along with the natural resources and recreation in the area. Restrooms for the Meadow View shelter are located at the Visitor Center.
Natural Features
The Buck Creek valley was once a patchwork of wetland fens, prairie meadows, oak savannas, and open oak woodlands. Today, the 2,120 acre C.J. Brown Reservoir is surrounded by varied habitats, from brushy old fields, to restored prairie, to forest. C.J. Brown was designated an Ohio Important Bird Area in 2002.
Nearby Attractions
At adjacent Buck Creek State Park, there is a campground, rental cottages, a marina, swimming beach, and trails. Springfield, Ohio, is just a few miles away, and has several museums that are worth visiting, including the Heritage Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House.
3 monitored sheltersDay useWaterfrontLakefrontMax party 150
Getting there
From I-70 westbound, Exit at US 40 and go west to Bird Rd. Turn right (north) on Bird Rd. then left on Old Columbus Rd. Following the signs for the CJ Brown Visitor Center, turn right onto Croft Rd., then right onto Overlook Drive into the park. From I-70 Eastbound exit at SR 4, follow 4 north through Springfield to Croft Rd. Turn right on Croft and left onto Overlook Dr.
2630 Croft Rd., Springfield, OH 45503937-325-2411
BikingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)?
Reservations for Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 494 of 549 tracked reservation dates are open (90%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)?
December 2026, with 93 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Cj Brown Dam and Reservoir - Dam Site (OH)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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