Reservations, Fees & Passes
Camping is available at Senecaville Lake through Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Campground Fee:
$77 per night - Premium waterfront/viww full hook-up*
$60 per night - Premium full hook-up
$50 per night - Full hook-up
$43 per night - Electric
$54 per night - waterfront/full hook-up
$52 per night - waterfront/electric
$40 per night - primitive
*rates may vary
Day Use Fee:
$120 per day - group shelter
There is an $8.00 per site non-refundable reservation fee.
The Picnic Shelter reservation fee does not include the park entrance fee that is paid upon arrival at the entrance by all guests and is in effect Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Senecaville Lake Project, located in the southeast corner of Guernsey County and the northeast corner of Noble County, Ohio, is one of a system of projects designed to provide flood control and water conservation in the Muskingum Watershed in southeastern Ohio. The project is 1.4 miles upstream of the town of Senecaville and twenty-one miles upstream of Cambridge, Ohio. Senecaville Lake forms a conservation pool for flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, and for the maintenance of normal downstream flows during dry periods. The Dam is separated into two embankment sections, North and South, by a rock knoll, through which the outlet works is located and across a low dike constructed section. Both embankments are rolled impervious fill with a downstream rock shell. For tours of Senecaville Lake Dam, Intake Structure, and Flood Control Facilities, contact the Project Office (740) 685-5585.
Restrooms are provided at the Public Rest Area, located at the north end of the dam, which is open year around.
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Lake take place on the closest Saturday night to the fourth; it is advised to call the Senecaville Lake Park Office to confirm (740) 685-6013. The Fireworks will be set off from the Big Island.
Recreation Opportunities
Visitor Center
No visitor center is available at this project. MWCD has an Activity Center within its park. This facility provides day to day information on campground activities and current events. The Activity Center is staffed April - October or upon request out of season. For more information contact Senecaville Lake Park Office (740) 685-6013.
Boating
A Public Launch ramp for the boating enthusiasts and fishermen is available near the Senecaville Lake Dam year round. Horsepower limit at Senecaville Lake is 299hp. For all boating inquiries contact Seneca Lake Marina (740) 685-5831.
Camping
Camping at Senecaville Lake is available through MWCD @ (740) 685-6013 or visit their website Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Federal Recreation passes such as Golden Age, Golden Access, or America the Beautiful - National Park and Federal Recreation Lands Access Passes are not honored at MWCD facilities, but anyone over the age of 60 or those who have a Golden Buckeye Card receive a 10% discount.
Additional information about the federal recreation pass program is available at Golden Buckeye or by calling 1-800-422-1976.
Day-use
Picnic sites are available at the Seneca Lake Park. At the park, there is a beach, picnic tables, and picnic shelters. For more information contact Seneca Lake Park Office (740) 685-6013.
Fishing
At the dam site you can fish above and below the dam. Fishing is popular all around the lake where ever there is a way to get to the water! Also boats can be rented at the marina.
Hunting
No Hunting on Corps of Engineers facility. MWCD has several acres of Public Hunting around the Lake. For maps of the Public Hunting areas, contact the Seneca Lake Park Office at (740) 685-6013.
Marinas
There is one marina located on the lake, which is operated by private enterprise. For all boating inquiries contact Seneca Lake Marina (740) 685-5831.
Swimming
No swimming areas are available at this project. MWCD has designated two swimming areas (one is within the park & one is by boat access). For more information contact Seneca Lake Park Office (740) 685-6013.
Trails
Limited hiking is available around Senecaville Lake Dam. A more extensive hiking trail system is available within Seneca Lake Park. For more information contact Senecaville Lake Park Office (740) 685-6013, five days a week, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rules & Regulations
General Policies
A full list of Federal regulations that apply to all US Army Corps of Engineers properties can be found in Title 36 of the United States Code (USC). Title 36, The Rules and Regulations that Govern Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects.
Firearms
Possession of firearms in a federal facility, including locks, dams, power plants, ranger stations, buildings, switchyards, recreation facilities, warehouses, and offices is strictly prohibited. This prohibition includes the storage or transporting of a personally owned firearm in controlled access parking areas or Government vehicles, heavy equipment, boats and vessels under the operational control of the District regardless of its location. Exceptions for Federal employees are only allowed for Federal law enforcement officers or where possession of a firearm is specifically authorized by law.
Fireworks
Fireworks, along with explosives, firearms and other weapons are prohibited on Government Property. Detailed information can be found in Title 36, The Rules and Regulations that Govern Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects, Section 327.13.
Contact
Senecaville Lake
57005 Seneca Dam Road
Senecaville, OH 43780
pa2@usace.army.mil
740-685-5585