Salt Fork Lake
Guernsey County, Ohio2,792 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 36 ft max depth
- Public access
Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 2792 acres.
Salt Fork Lake is a 2,792-acre lake in Guernsey County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 36 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Salt Fork Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water36 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water2,792 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Salt 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 Salt Fork Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Salt 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
36 ft
Surface area
2,792 acres
Shoreline
60.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin AreaPublic
- Salt Fork State Park - Morning Glory RampPublic
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem RampPublic
- Salt Fork State Park - Sugartree Ramp and MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Salt Fork Lake
- Salt Fork State Park Campground3.5 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 Salt Fork Lake
Where is Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake is a lake in Guernsey County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 36 ft. Surface area: 2792 acres.
Is Salt Fork Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 2792 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area, Salt Fork State Park - Morning Glory Ramp, Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp, Salt Fork State Park - Sugartree Ramp and Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake has 4 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 Salt Fork Lake?
- Salt Fork Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Salt 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 Salt 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