• Experience the beautiful fall colors at the lakes!

    Experience the beautiful fall colors at the lakes!

  • Pack a picnic and explore the park!

    Pack a picnic and explore the park!

  • Enjoy fresh air and colorful leaves on the trails!

    Enjoy fresh air and colorful leaves on the trails!

  • Fall camping awaits

    Fall camping awaits

    Cool evenings, warm fires, and S'mores!!

  • Cool nights, warm fires and fall colors

    Cool nights, warm fires and fall colors

    Cool nights, warm fires and fall colors

  • Relax and reconnect

    Relax and reconnect

    The perfect getaway

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Muskingum Watershed: Ohio Lakes, Camping, and Water Conservation

The Muskingum River Watershed, which covers more than 8,000 square miles and drains into the Muskingum River, is the largest wholly contained watershed in the state of Ohio, covering about 20 percent of the state. The Muskingum River - which is formed by the confluence of the Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers at Coshocton, OH - empties into the Ohio River at Marietta.

The system of reservoirs and dams in the watershed offers flood reduction and water conservation benefits to the region's property owners and residents. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, was responsible for the development of the reservoirs and dams. Today the MWCD is dedicated to providing the benefits of flood reduction, water conservation and recreational opportunities in the Muskingum River Watershed.

Click on the cover of the MWCD brochure to find an overview of the district including fish species and contact information for each location.

 

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  • MWCD Makes Historic Economic Impact Across the Region MWCD Makes Historic Economic Impact Across the Region The MWCD Master Plan, which was enabled by revenues from Utica shale leases, has bolstered the region’s economy by nearly $1 billion through the investment of $221.9 million. It has also supported 2,606 jobs, paying out nearly $300 million in wages and benefits since its inception nine years ago. more
  • MWCD Collects 25,000 Pounds at Tire Amnesty Day MWCD Collects 25,000 Pounds at Tire Amnesty Day The MWCD conservation team and park staff at Pleasant Hill Lake Park held the first annual Tire Amnesty Day on October 21, 2023. This event was created as a way to help residents properly dispose of their scrap tires for free. more
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