Ellis Lock #11 Campground
Open seasonally April 1 through October 31. Closed for winter from November 1 through March 31. Reservations available up to six months in advance via ReserveOhio.com.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 2:03PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected to continue. * WHERE...Western Coshocton County in east central Ohio... Southwestern Guernsey County in east central Ohio... Muskingum County in east central Ohio... West Central Noble County in east central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 202 PM EDT, the public reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Zanesville, New Concord, South Zanesville, North Zanesville, Dresden, Frazeysburg, Philo, Warsaw, Pleasant Grove, Cumberland, Conesville, Fultonham, Nellie, Norwich, Drake, Bridgeville, Duncan Falls, Chandlersville and Otsego. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:40PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Coshocton, Guernsey, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas and northern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall is forecast through this evening which may lead to road closures and streams out of their banks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Ellis Lock #11 Campground sits along the Muskingum River State Park, part of Ohio's historic hand-operated lock system that has been in continuous operation since the 1840s. The American Society of Civil Engineers designated this navigation system as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, making it a unique destination combining camping with living history. The campground provides 20 primitive, non-electric sites suitable for tents and smaller RVs up to 30 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available in the campground. The riverside location offers excellent fishing opportunities and direct boat access via the on-site boat ramp. Boaters transiting the Muskingum River are permitted to camp at all lock areas. While the lock itself no longer functions, the campground and day-use areas remain operational seasonally from April 1 through October 31. This is a basic facility best suited for campers seeking a quiet, rustic experience along the river rather than full-service amenities.
Directions
Located at 1390 Ellis Dam Road in Zanesville, off State Route 60 and County Road 49 in Muskingum County.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 767-3570 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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