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Tappan Lake

Deersville, Ohio · Harrison County

At the Corps Tappan Lake extensive recreation facilities are operated by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Visit their website at: www.mwcdlakes,com. Golden Age and Golden Access and other Federal recreation passports are not honored by MWCD. Tappan Lake is near a restored Indian village at Shoenbrunn State…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Tappan Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High60°F
Avg Low46°F
Peak Rain Chance25%
Humidity76%
UV (avg)2
Today
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Drizzle
75°/57°
💧 25%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:58 AM ↓ 5:18 PM
Thu
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Drizzle
63°/51°
💧 7%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 5:17 PM
Fri
🌦
Drizzle
61°/45°
💧 10%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:00 AM ↓ 5:16 PM
Sat
🌦
Drizzle
46°/37°
💧 13%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 5:15 PM
Sun
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Light Drizzle
55°/38°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 5:13 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Tappan Lake

At the Corps Tappan Lake extensive recreation facilities are operated by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Visit their website at: www.mwcdlakes,com. Golden Age and Golden Access and other Federal recreation passports are not honored by MWCD. Tappan Lake is near a restored Indian village at Shoenbrunn State Park and the outdoor historical drama, "Trumpet in the Land."

Plan Your Visit to Tappan Lake

Heading to Tappan Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Tappan Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Tappan Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/349) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Tappan Lake?

Located between Cadiz and Uhrichsville, Ohio on U.S. Route 250. From Uhrichsville, 6 miles east on U.S. Route 250.

How do I contact Tappan Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (740) 269-2681.