Alum Creek Reservoir
Sunbury, Ohio
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"There is enough visibility to...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Bathing suits: Optional (in places)
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OHIO Swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping outdoors
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sunbury, Ohio
- Head west on E Cherry St toward N Columbus St (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto US-36 W (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto N Galena Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Berkshire Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 3 Bs and K Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Howard RdDestination will be on the left(1.1 mi)
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