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Muskingum River State Park
State park · Zanesville, Ohio
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,550 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03144500, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,550 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,550 ft³/s over 63 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Muskingum River at Dresden OH (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muskingum River State Park?
- Muskingum River State Park is a state park in Zanesville, Ohio.
- Can you swim at Muskingum River State Park?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Muskingum River State Park rated?
- Muskingum River State Park in Zanesville, Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 39 reviews.
- What amenities does Muskingum River State Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Muskingum River State Park include camping-nearby.
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