Alum Creek Lake — Local services in Orange Township

We always like coming to Alum Creek because there are several little spots we can let our dogs off the leash and play. It also gives us a break off the boat to stretch out and just hang out. There is a beach which isn't to bad, there is some sand so that it isn't just mud in between your toes. Although the sand is a little course up on the shore. You might want your sandals if you go walking. It can get pretty busy/crowded depending on when you go. We have been to Delaware Dam, Deer Creek, Buckeye Lake and Dillon Dam and none of them have shady spots where you can pull up to with your boat. Don't get me wrong the other lakes have their own perks but as far as cool little places out of the sun you can get to on your boat they just don't have any. At least not like Alum Creek we have also seen a few rope swings that go...

Really nice Visitor Center that provides information on how the Alum Creek Dam works and the reason there is a dam. But they also will tell you about the surrounding area and the many places to visit. It is also a great place to get out of the heat! From here we took the trail to the dam and walked along it. Next to the visitor center is a picnic area with a covered gazebo and a porta potty for when the center is closed. You can also walk to the...

This place caught me by surprise and I'm gonna produce a short video on this as I wrote around on my E bike. A very cool, but typical state park, I really liked how spacious the sites were and you aren't crammed on top of each other . The water at the beach was warm , there wasn't trash anywhere, I would give it a high rating for...