C.J. Brown Reservoir is a Corps of Engineers flood-control lake on Buck Creek in Clark County, right next to Springfield.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on C.J. Brown, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Buck Creek State Park surrounds it with camping, swimming, boating and fishing, between Dayton and Columbus.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at C.J. Brown
Everything you rent is ready for you at C.J. Brown — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at C.J. Brown.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising C.J. Brown or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
C.J. Brown at a glance
| Location | Springfield |
|---|---|
| River | Buck Creek |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Park | Buck Creek State Park |
| County | Clark County |
| Region | Between Dayton and Columbus |
Best things to do on C.J. Brown
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach stops – the state park beach.
Where to launch at C.J. Brown
- Buck Creek State Park – public ramps on the reservoir.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on C.J. Brown
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Ohio requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Ohio.
Ohio boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 10 must wear one on boats under 18 feet, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones and shore zones, and slow down near docks, marinas and swimmers.
Map of C.J. Brown Reservoir
C.J. Brown rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at C.J. Brown?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at C.J. Brown, so there's no towing.
Where is C.J. Brown Reservoir?
On the northeast side of Springfield in Clark County, between Dayton and Columbus.
Can you jet ski on C.J. Brown Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on C.J. Brown Reservoir.
Is C.J. Brown Reservoir in a state park?
Yes. It's the main feature of Buck Creek State Park.
Who built C.J. Brown Reservoir?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for flood control on Buck Creek.