Forked Run Lake
Meigs County, Ohio97 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 26 ft max depth
- Public access
Forked Run Lake in Meigs County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 26.2 ft. Surface area: 97 acres.
Forked Run Lake is a 97-acre lake in Meigs County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 26 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Forked Run Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Forked Run Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Forked Run Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Forked Run Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
26.2 ft
Surface area
97 acres
Shoreline
8.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Forked Run State Park - Curtiss HollowPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Forked Run Lake
- Forked Run State Park Campground1.7 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Forked Run Lake
Where is Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake is a lake in Meigs County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake in Meigs County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 26.2 ft. Surface area: 97 acres.
Is Forked Run Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake has a maximum depth of 26.2 feet. The lake covers 97 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Forked Run State Park - Curtiss Hollow. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Ohio's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Forked Run Lake?
- Forked Run Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Forked Run State Park Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Forked Run Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles