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Stockport Lock and Dam No. 6 provides public boat access to the Olney Run section of the Muskingum River in southeastern Ohio. This is one of four public launch ramps along the historic Muskingum River navigation system, making it a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site serves paddlers looking to navigate the lower portions of the river toward Marietta and the Ohio River.
The Muskingum River is navigable through a series of 11 locks and 10 dams—a system designed in 1841 to connect the river to the Ohio and Erie Canal. Water conditions can vary seasonally, particularly around the lock and dam structures. Boaters should be prepared for variable depths near dam entrances and channel marker locations, and exercise caution when operating in these areas. The river accommodates canoes, kayaks, and motorized vessels of all sizes.
For paddlers exploring this area, nearby Burr Oak Lake and Hocking Hills State Park (about an hour's drive north) offer additional recreation opportunities in one of Ohio's scenic regions.