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Muskingum River State Park Campground

Muskingum River State Park Campground offers primitive camping with 19 sites at Ellis Lock #11 near Zanesville, featuring water, picnic tables, fire rings, and latrines—no electric hookups.

The campground provides direct river access for boating and fishing, with a nearby boat launch, though camping closes seasonally from November 1 to March 31 each year. Reservations can be made online or by calling (866) 644-6727.


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