The Muskingum River is the largest navigable river that lies entirely in Ohio. This river is popular to paddle and easy to navigate. There are10 hand-operated locks and dams along the river. The area is rich in history with good with fishing, birds and wildlife to see. You will have to obtain a permit/pass to use the locks and check the current conditions ahead of time by calling the lock information line: 740-453-4377. Beginning at Stillwell Road bridge this section flows to Ellis Lock #11, access is river right at dam.