Muskingum River: Rokeby Lock#8-McConnelsville Lock #7
Morgan County, Ohio
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04 :01 hrs
8.1 mi
29 ft
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The Muskingum River is the largest navigable river that lies entirely in Ohio. This river is popular to paddle and easy to navigate. There are10 hand-operated locks and dams along the river. The area is rich in history with good with fishing, birds and wildlife to see. You will have to obtain a permit/pass to use the locks and check the conditions ahead of time (740-453-4377). Putting in at Rokeby Lock #8 this section flows to McConnelsville Lock #7. There is camping available at both locations and at stops along the way. Access and portage for both put in and takeout is on river left.
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Muskingum River: Rokeby Lock#8-McConnelsville Lock #7 | Morgan County, Ohio
The Muskingum River is the largest navigable river that lies entirely in Ohio. This river is popular to paddle and easy to navigate. There are10 hand-operated locks and dams along the river. The area is rich in history with good with fishing, birds and wildlife to see. You will have to obtain a permit/pass to use the locks and check the conditions ahead of time (740-453-4377). Putting in at Rokeby Lock #8 this section flows to McConnelsville Lock #7. There is camping available at both locations and at stops along the way. Access and portage for both put in and takeout is on river left.