ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR

This from a skinny-dipping fan: "At Alum Creek Reservoir (north of Columbus) - there are many coves and rocky/gravelly outcroppings on the east side of the lake, north of the RT 36/37 bridge, and in particular north of the Howard Rd. bridge. RESERVOIR MAP . From the put-in boat ramp on the east side of the Howard Rd. bridge, it is a 15-30 minute paddle in a canoe to a number of places where swimming and skinny dipping are safe and possible." "There is enough visibility to see if anyone is coming (e.g. other boats) and cover up - technically nudity is not allowed but there aren't many people up in the area and I have never had a problem. The areas I am talking about are pretty challenging to reach on foot - I haven't seen many hikers. My favorite place is a wide semi-circular cliff about 1/2 mile north of Howard Road on the east side of the lake; there are narrow gravel "beaches" at the base of the cliff on the north end of it." If you dont have a boat, park at the boat ramp as above and walk across Howard Rd. (dont walk across the bridge) to the north. There is a trail through the woods, that brings you to good lake access about 1/2 mile north."