Atwood Lake

Atwood Lake was constructed primarily for flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife management. Located on the Corps' Atwood Lake, Atwood Lake Lodge and extensive recreation facilities are operated by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD).

Golden Age and Golden Access passports are not honored at MWCD facilites.

For tours of Atwood Dam, Intake Structure, and Flood Control Facilities contact the Project Supervisor at (330)-343-5611.

Driving Directions

Atwood Lake is approximately 10 miles east of I-77. At I-77 take Exit 93 which is the Bolivar/Zoar - State Route 212 Exit. Take State Route 212 east until you cross Atwood Dam.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Atwood Lake are bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, water sports, winter sports and wildlife viewing. Visitors taking a northeast Ohio vacation can find camping spots, RV spaces or lodging facilities here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.

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