Rocky Fork Lake
Highland County, Ohio1,990 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 43 ft max depth
- Public access
Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 42.5 ft. Surface area: 1990 acres.
Rocky Fork Lake is a 1,990-acre lake in Highland County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 43 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Rocky Fork Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water42.5 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,990 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Rocky Fork 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
42.5 ft
Surface area
1,990 acres
Shoreline
31 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Rocky Fork State Park - North Beach Launch RampPublic
- Rocky Fork State Park - South BeachPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Rocky Fork Lake
- Rocky Fork State Park Campground4.5 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 Rocky Fork Lake
Where is Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake is a lake in Highland County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 42.5 ft. Surface area: 1990 acres.
Is Rocky Fork Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake has a maximum depth of 42.5 feet. The lake covers 1990 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rocky Fork State Park - North Beach Launch Ramp, Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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 Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork 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