Route follows the main body of the reservoir for 7 miles. Township roads border three long bays on the north side, making easy access to the lake.
New Philadelphia, with access to I, lies 20 miles to the northwest. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District was organized under state law in for the primary purposes of flood control, conservation, and recreation. The first waters to form the permanent lakes were impounded in In the flood control aspect became the responsibility of the U.
The Division of Wildlife is responsible for all hunting and fishing in the District's 54, acres of land and water. There are 16, acres of Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lakes with miles of shoreline for the fisherman to enjoy. Tappan Lake was impounded by constructing a dam across Little Stillwater Creek. It has 2, acres of water and its 47 miles of shoreline offers more accessible shoreline fishing than any other Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lake.
Ohio Department. Web Content Viewer. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Menu Close. Whom should I call? What should I do? Who can I call? In addition fo 2, acres of water, another 5, acres of land along the mile shoreline offer many activities for the public to enjoy. A series of causeway bridges carry US traffic along the northern shore and over several arms of the reservoir.
Part of the area along the northern shore is developed with lake view homes; however, the homeowners do not own to the water's edge. A lucky few can lease dock space from the MWCD. There is plenty of space for the general public to access the lake for all types of recreation. Two public launch sites, including one at the marina, offer boaters access to the water.
A horsepower limit exists on the lake, and no-wake areas and rules must be followed. Water skiing, tubing, sailing, wake-boarding, sail-boarding and power boating are all enjoyed. The shallow arms of the reservoir are particularly popular for canoeing and kayaking.
A swimming beach is available at Tappan Lake Park along with a concession stand, picnic grounds, and playground. Tappan Lake Park also offers over camping spaces, many with full hook-ups. Both rustic camping cabins and 'vacation' cabins are also available and even have WiFi.
A laundry, nature center, and an activity center all assure that there will be few cases of boredom among young visitors. Seasonal rental of campsites is so popular that a lottery is held to award space. From the lake serious hikers can access hundreds of miles of 'blue-blazed' trails encircling the entire state. Hunting in season is permitted in certain areas of the MWCD management area, both near Tappan Lake and within the nearly 55, acres of land under their control in the area.
Tappan Lake is a popular fishery. Channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, saugeye, smallmouth bass, sunfish and white bass are all caught. The Ohio Division of Wildlife regulates both fishing and hunting on MWCD lands and requires appropriate licenses be held and all regulations followed. Tappan Lake is especially popular for shore fishing as it contains more accessible shoreline than most reservoirs in the area. Its many arms offer excellent spawning habitat for many of the fish species, and casting from a boat in toward shore is usually productive.
The marina rents boats including small pontoon rafts and sells bait, along with providing a restaurant and both overnight and seasonal docking. The marina arranges the rental of vacation cabins and hosts tournaments and seasonal events at the lake.
The towns of Uhrichville and Cadiz are less than ten miles in either direction. Both offer grocery stores, restaurants, and other shopping. A water park near Uhrichville will please the youngsters, while Cadiz holds a special treat for movie fans: Clark Gable's birthplace and museum. The Clark Gable Birth Home, Museum and Store is a reconstruction of the original building where the movie idol was born in an upstairs room.
Both the home and the bed-and-breakfast next door are decorated in period furnishings and hold Gable memorabilia.
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