Muskingum River State Park
About this place
River in Ohio. Charcoal grilling allowed.
Good to know
FishingLicense Fishing permitted from boats and at each lock site; fishing prohibited from lock walls. Valid Ohio fishing license required (16 and older). All three species of black bass, saugeye, and catfish present
DogsVaries A fenced dog park is located at McConnelsville Lock with dogs able to swim in adjacent canal; currently closed for dam renovations
Hours
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PMMay 9–May 17 · May 9, 10, 16, 17; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PMSep 12–Oct 11 · Sept 12-Oct 11 Saturdays and Sundays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMMay 22–May 25 · Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMMay 29–Aug 31 · May 29-August 31 Saturdays and Sundays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMJul 3–Jul 6 · July 3-6 Fourth of July Weekend; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMSep 4–Sep 7 · Sept 4-7 Labor Day Weekend; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PMMay 29–Aug 31 · May 29-August 31 Fridays and Mondays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PMSep 12–Oct 11 · Sept 12-Oct 11 Saturdays and Sundays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMMay 22–May 25 · Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMMay 29–Aug 31 · May 29-August 31 Saturdays and Sundays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PMMay 9–May 17 · May 9, 10, 16, 17; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMJul 3–Jul 6 · July 3-6 Fourth of July Weekend; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PMSep 4–Sep 7 · Sept 4-7 Labor Day Weekend; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch
What's here
Picnic tables
Pavilion
Camping
Boat launch
Paddling
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Muskingum River State Park?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Muskingum River State Park; propane is not confirmed. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Are dogs allowed?
A fenced dog park is located at McConnelsville Lock with dogs able to swim in adjacent canal; currently closed for dam renovations.
What are the hours at Muskingum River State Park?
9:30 AM–6:00 PM · May 9–May 17 · May 9, 10, 16, 17; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch; 9:30 AM–6:00 PM · Sep 12–Oct 11 · Sept 12-Oct 11 Saturdays and Sundays; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch; 9:30 AM–8:00 PM · May 22–May 25 · Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25; closed 2-2:30pm for lunch.
