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Alum Creek State Park
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6 reviews for Alum Creek State Park
6 reviews in English
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Review from Cara H.
Dublin, OH
9/30/2011
I love Alum Creek.
Having moved here from California, I am used to doing lots of outdoor activities year round. When I moved to Columbus, I couldn't help but think I would have to give up my weekly mountain bike rides. That was until I discovered Alum Creek.
A lot of people complain about Alum Creek because they only experience the over-crowded beach and busy parts of the lake covered in boaters under the influence. If you don't want the Lake Havasu experience, get off the beaten path, man!
My husband and I take our mountain bikes and/or kayaks up to Alum Creek about every other weekend. Both the intermediate and advanced bike trails are awesome, and we usually don't encounter many other people while on the trail. The beginner trail is cool too because it has a mini stunt park, but we've only ridden that one once.
If you're going to hit the water in a hand-powered craft, you MUST get out of the main part of the lake. We drop in off the parking lot of one of the mtb trails and immediately head away from the center of the lake. There is a tunnel that only hand-powered crafts can get through, and on the other side, it feels like you are exploring never-before-seen waters. It's really great to have an opportunity like that only a few miles drive from our house.
So hate it if you want. But if you do, clearly you are just not cool enough to have forged your own trails.Listed in: Outdoor Fun
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Review from Rebecca C.
Columbus, OH
7/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
I decided on a whim that I was going to go swimming, and this was the closest state park with a swimming area. Despite the weather and al the people being there, i still had no issues finding a nice close spot (possibly because it was later in the day). I was not crowded next to someone on the beach, and there was plenty of room to swim without getting into other people's space.
There were a couple annoyances though. The signage directing you to the swimming beach is not great, they could add a couple more signs for assistance. The one that really bothered me though was that the shower house and restroom by the beach were nasty. Some stupid cow after changing her kid did not throw the diaper away, and the toilets were a real pain. And there is no convenient place to set your stuff down while you change into your suit. Maybe address those two issues, and it will be fine. -
Review from Evalyn W.
7/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Finally I have found a beach I won't mind walking around on in nothing but my bathing suit. No, seriously. If you have any insecurities about your body or any discomfort about being seen in so little clothes, this place is the cure. There are all kinds of individuals here - from super model skinny to momma of 9 - and they are all out having fun and not giving a rat's patooty what they look like. That's super refreshing.
It's a little hard to navigate as a first timer and the signs aren't all that great or visible, but once you get where you're going, you're happy you found it. -
Review from Heather A.
Columbus, OH
7/27/2008 1 photo
I am a fan of this park as a campground as it is clean, nicely set up, and a good distance away from the city but won't break the bank in gas costs driving to and from. I have been here about 8 times in the last year and never had a bad time! It is quite hard to get into during notable outdoor holidays (ie Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc), but other than that, bookings are fairly easy to come by. I would suggest requesting a water spot as they are really nice but those are a bit more tricky to book.
I wasn't impressed with the beach area as it was very dirty and quite dismal looking. It could provide a quick fix if you have a craving for sand and water but keep your expectations in check or otherwise risk disappointment. -
Review from doreen w.
Columbus, OH
2/7/2009
I've been here several times during warm weather and my favorite part is the beach.
My first experience was during a canoe and kayak expo. I grabbed an open top and had a nice little paddle. There was quite a large group of people there that day but the parking was ample. This is a great place to spend a warm and sunny day, just watch out for ticks. Due to the grassy areas and marshes they are often out in full force. I've never left without bringing one home. -
Review from Laura J.
Westerville, OH
12/26/2010 3 photos
I've only been hiking here once, but I found the trail we chose to walk to be pretty bland. It ended up being only a mowed trail, which is definitely not my preferred type of path, plus there are no hills, at least on the trail we walked. While we had glimpses of the lake at times, I also just didn't feel like it was as scenic as many of the other state parks in Ohio. Not bad, though, if you want an easy walk and don't want to go too far from Columbus.
