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384 public boat ramps and launches on 98 Ohio lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.

Acton Lake 3 launches
  • Hueston Woods launch ramp — Five-lane ramp near the marina on the west side
  • Hueston Woods marina — Seasonal dock rentals, boat rentals and kayak launch
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Alum Creek Lake 7 launches
  • New Galena Launch Ramp — State park ramp, south end near dam; life jacket loaners
  • Hollenback Launch (Marina) — Ramp at Hollenback Rd, west side
  • Cheshire Ramp — State park ramp
  • Howard Road Ramp — State park ramp, north end (no-wake zone)
  • Campground/Church — Public boat launch, 2911 South Old State Road, Delaware. No horsepower limit. (740) 548-4631.
  • Kilbourne Hand Launch — Public boat launch, 2 - 521 Killbourne/Hogback Road, Kilbourne. No horsepower limit. (740) 548-4631.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Atwood Lake 5 launches
  • Atwood Lake Boat Launch — Public boat launch.
  • Atwood Lake East Marina — East marina launch.
  • Atwood Lake West Marina — West marina launch.
  • Atwood Lake Yacht Club — Yacht club area launch.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Beach City Lake 3 launches
  • Day use area — Bank fishing on the lake.
  • Below the dam — Bank fishing below the dam.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Beaver Creek Reservoir 3 launches
  • East side boat ramp — Ramp and main lot off Township Road 196, run by the city of Clyde.
  • Southeast and north parking — Extra parking near the southeast corner (TR 196) and at the north end (CR 34).
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Berlin Lake 5 launches
  • Berlin Reservoir Wildlife Ramp — Public boat launch, Bonner Road, Deerfield Township. (330) 644-2293.
  • Les's Bait — Launch with dock or marina, 10583 Cobb Road, Deerfield. Launch fee. (330) 584-6741.
  • Mill Creek Recreation Area — Public boat launch, 7400 Bedell Rd, Berlin Center. Launch fee. (330) 547-3781.
  • Dutch Harbor — Launch with dock or marina, 640 Hartzell Road, North Benton. Launch fee. (330) 584-4174.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Bresler Reservoir 2 launches
  • East side boat launch — Public ramp on the east side off Kemp Road. No boat rentals.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Buckeye Lake 9 launches
  • North Shore Launch Ramp — State park ramp, village of Buckeye Lake
  • Fairfield Beach Launch Ramp — State park ramp, south side
  • Lieb's Island Launch Ramp — State park ramp near park office, Millersport
  • Alexander Landing — Public access, west end
  • Avondale Marina — Marina launch, east end (fees likely)
  • Brooks Park — Public boat launch, South Bank, Millersport. No horsepower limit. (740) 467-2690.
  • Buckeye Lake Marina — Launch with dock or marina, Canal Drive Box 415, Millersport. No horsepower limit. Privately operated, so confirm access and fees. (740) 467-2697.
  • Fisher's Marina — Launch with dock or marina, 3227 Fisher Avenue NE, Millersport. No horsepower limit. Privately operated, so confirm access and fees. ODNR notes a possible closure during dam repair, so check before you go. (740) 467-2905.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Bucyrus Reservoir No. 4 2 launches
  • Primitive boat ramp — Reached directly off State Route 98. There is no boat rental.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Burr Oak Lake 5 launches
  • Dock 1 ramp — Single lane with marina fuel and rentals
  • Dock 3 ramp — Single lane, gravel
  • Dock 4 ramp — Single lane with paved accessible fishing area
  • Lodge ramp — Single lane, gravel
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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C.J. Brown Reservoir 5 launches
  • Buck Creek State Park ramp — Five-lane ramp near the park office. Seasonal slips.
  • Buck Creek marina — Marina store with bait, tackle and fuel, plus a fishing pier. Open limited days, check hours.
  • North End — Public boat launch, West of Grant Road, Springfield. No horsepower limit. (937) 322-5284.
  • Army Corps/Park — Public boat launch, Grant Road, Springfield. No horsepower limit.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Caesar Creek Lake 9 launches
  • Wellman Meadows Ramp — Boat ramp near the dam.
  • Furnas Shores Ramp — Ramp off S.R. 73 on the west side, near the campground.
  • North Pool Ramp — Ramp off S.R. 73 on the west side.
  • Haines Boat Ramp — Ramp off Young Road at the upper end of the lake.
  • Marina at Caesar Creek — Marina with fuel, docks and bait shop, open April 1 to October 15.
  • Young Rd. Boat Launch — Public boat launch, end of Youngs Road, Waynesville. No horsepower limit. (937) 488-4595.
  • Campground Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Center Rd. of ST. RT. 390, Waynesville. No horsepower limit. (937) 488-4595.
  • North Pool Hand Launch Ramp — Public boat launch, 8570 East State Route 73, Waynesville. No horsepower limit. (937) 488-4595.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Charles Mill Lake 3 launches
  • State Route 430 boat ramp — One of two ramps, both off SR 430.
  • Charles Mill Marina — Full service marina with ramp, rentals, gas dock and concession.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Clark Lake 2 launches
  • Division of Wildlife boat ramps — Two ramps with parking areas, maintained by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Clear Fork Reservoir 3 launches
  • South shore ramp and marina — Public ramp and marina east of Bowers Road, off State Route 97. No launch fee.
  • Shore fishing — Allowed only along the south and west shores, from the Orewiler Road bridge to 1,000 feet upstream of the dam.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Clendening Lake 5 launches
  • Clendening Marina — 79100 Bose Rd, Freeport. Boat rentals, bait, camping
  • Kayak launch — MWCD kayak launch
  • Clendening Ramp — Public boat launch, Simpson Road, off ST. RT. 799, Nottingham. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.
  • County Rd 6 Ramp — Public boat launch, County Hwy #6, Tippecanoe. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Cowan Lake 5 launches
  • South Shore Marina — Boat and canoe rentals, fishing supplies
  • East End Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Beechwood Road, Wilmington. Motor limit: 10 HP. (937) 382-1096.
  • West End Ramp — Public boat launch, at S.R. 730's sharp turn, take a right, Wilmington. Motor limit: 10 HP. (937) 382-1096.
  • Campground North Side — Public boat launch, 1756 Osburn Road, Wilmington. Motor limit: 10 HP. (937) 382-1096.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Deer Creek Lake 6 launches
  • State Route 207 boat ramp — Public ramp off SR 207. Deer Creek State Park also has a marina with rentals, fuel and seasonal docks.
  • Township Road 197 ramp — Public boat ramp.
  • Deer Creek State Park marina — Fuel, boat rental and seasonal dock rental.
  • East Ramp (Harding Cabin) — Launch with dock or marina, Twp Hwy 198 off of Deer Creek Road, Mt. Sterling. No horsepower limit. (740) 869-3124.
  • West Ramp — Public boat launch, St. Rt.#207, approx. 1 mile west of Waterloo, Mt. Sterling. No horsepower limit. (740) 869-3124.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Defiance Reservoir 2 launches
  • Northwest corner boat ramp — Public ramp on the northwest corner of the reservoir. Electric motors only.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Delaware Lake 7 launches
  • Delaware State Park marina — West side. Seasonal marina with ramp, fuel, boat rental and bait and supplies.
  • Delaware Wildlife Area — Northwest and east side access.
  • Wildlife Ramp — Public boat launch, Horseshoe & Sherwood Road, Delaware. No horsepower limit. (614) 644-3925.
  • South Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, 5202 U.S. Rt. 23 N., Delaware. No horsepower limit. (740) 548-4631.
  • Main Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, 5202 U.S. Rt. 23 N., Delaware. No horsepower limit. (740) 548-4631.
  • Wildlife D1 Access — Public boat launch, County Road 215 (Panhandle Road), Delaware. No horsepower limit. (614) 644-3925.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Dillon Lake 5 launches
  • Dillon Marina — Seasonal docks and rentals
  • Nashport Boat Ramp — Public boat launch, 2/3 of a mile southwest of Creamery & 146, Licking. No horsepower limit. (740) 453-4377.
  • Big Run Boat Ramp — Public boat launch, N on 146 first left past the Over look Shelter road, Nashport. No horsepower limit. (740) 453-4377.
  • Pleasant Knob Launch Ramp — Public boat launch, from CR 408 take Every Road to the end, Nashport. No horsepower limit. (740) 453-4377.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Dow Lake 4 launches
  • Strouds Run Road boat ramp — Ramp off County Road 20 with a courtesy dock
  • Dam shoreline access — Bank fishing off U.S. 50 near the dam
  • Boat rental — Rentals at (740) 594-2628
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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East Branch Reservoir 2 launches
  • West shore boat ramp — Single ramp near the dam off State Route 608. No boat rentals.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Eastwood Lake 2 launches
  • Eastwood MetroPark main entrance — 1385 Harshman Rd, several spots for boats, canoes and kayaks
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Ferguson Reservoir 2 launches
  • Ferguson Reservoir boat ramp — Boat ramp and parking shown on the ODNR fishing map for the Ferguson and Metzger reservoirs.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Findlay Reservoir #1 3 launches
  • Reservoir #1 boat ramp — Primitive ramp with a floating fishing pier and accessible parking.
  • Reservoir #2 facilities — Restrooms are at the nearby Reservoir #2 ramp.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Findlay Reservoir #2 3 launches
  • West side double ramp — Double-lane concrete ramp with docks, plus a floating fishing pier and accessible parking. Restrooms at the ramp.
  • Perimeter parking — Several parking areas around the reservoir for bank fishing.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Findley Lake 2 launches
  • Main boat ramp (south end) — On the south end near the beach. Boats can also be rented here.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Forked Run Lake 3 launches
  • Dam ramp — Tie-ups and wheelchair access
  • Curtis Hollow Road ramp — Basic facilities
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Grand Lake St. Marys 10 launches
  • Windy Point — State park ramp, south shore
  • West Bank Ramp — State park ramp and fishing access, west end
  • Mercelina Park — Public ramp, west end
  • Marina Ramp — State park marina ramp, east end
  • Fries Channel Ramp — State park ramp, east end
  • Village of Montezuma Ramp — Village ramp, south shore
  • Boat Club Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 703, St. Marys. No horsepower limit. (419) 394-3611.
  • Campground Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 703, St. Marys. No horsepower limit. (419) 394-3611.
  • Its It Ramp — Public boat launch, Its It Road off State Route 127, St. Marys. No horsepower limit. (419) 394-3611.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Grant Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Griggs Reservoir 3 launches
  • Griggs Park boat launch — Public ramp at 2933 Riverside Dr, Columbus. Park is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • East side ramps near the dam — Two ramps reached from Fishinger Road.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Guilford Lake 4 launches
  • Hannah Drive ramp — Improved ramp on the south side of the lake
  • Campground launch — Small launch for campers; three ramps total per Guilford Lake State Park
  • Guilford Lake State Park marina — 6835 E. Lake Rd., Lisbon. Seasonal docks and private boat rentals
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Hargus Lake 3 launches
  • West side boat ramps — Two improved ramps on the west side. Boat rentals on site.
  • A.W. Marion State Park trail — A 5-mile trail circles the lake with bank access.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Harrison Lake 2 launches
  • South launch ramp — One ramp on the south side near the 4-H campground.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Highlandtown Lake 2 launches
  • Public boat ramp — One ramp shown on the ODNR map
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Hoover Reservoir 8 launches
  • Oxbow Road Launch Ramp — City of Columbus ramp, north end
  • Baldridge Boat Ramp — Public ramp, north end
  • Maxtown — Public ramp
  • Hoover Marina — Concrete ramp with dock
  • Boat Stake Area D — Public launch area
  • Twin Bridges Launch — Public boat launch, 4748 Redbank Road, Galena. Motor limit: 10 HP (see ODNR for rules). (614) 645-1721.
  • Walnut Street Launch Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, 7940 Sunbury Road, Westerville. Motor limit: 10 HP (see ODNR for rules). (614) 645-3337.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Indian Lake 8 launches
  • Blackhawk Marina — Launch with dock or marina, Off of State Route 365 by SR 366, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.
  • Chippewa Marina — Launch with dock or marina, Township Highway 252 & Chickasaw Path, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.
  • Lakeview Harbor Boat Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 366, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.
  • Moundwood Marina — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 368, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.
  • Campground Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 235 - State Park Road, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-3553.
  • Acheson's Resort — Public boat launch, 9050 Acheson Resort Street / TWP 293 / SR235, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 842-4530.
  • Long Island Point — Public boat launch, 5273 ST RT 273, Belle Center. No horsepower limit.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Jackson City Reservoir (Hammertown Lake) 3 launches
  • North side launch — Reached from County Road 76 (State Street).
  • South side launch — Reached from County Road 10 (South Street).
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Jackson Lake 2 launches
  • McCorkle Road boat ramp — Just south of State Route 279
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Killdeer Reservoir 2 launches
  • North side boat ramp — Modern ramp and parking area on the north side, off County Road 75.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Kiser Lake 3 launches
  • State park marina and ramp — Seasonal marina with rentals, April to October. One boat ramp plus small launch areas.
  • Shoreline and fishing piers — Several shore access points and gravel fishing piers.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Knox Lake 5 launches
  • Main boat ramp at the dam — Renovated in 2020.
  • North Shore Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, SR. 95 & Co. Rd. 5 or Old Mansfield Road, Frederickstown. Motors over 10 HP are no-wake. (614) 644-3925.
  • South Shore Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Buena Vista / Madison, Frederickstown. Motors over 10 HP are no-wake. (614) 644-3925.
  • Old Mansfield Rd Ramp — Public boat launch, Old Mansfield Rd, Frederickstown. Motors over 10 HP are no-wake. (614) 644-3925.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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LaDue Reservoir 5 launches
  • Boathouse ramp — Off Washington St north of US 422, west side
  • SR 44 ramp — South of Taylor-May Rd where SR 44 crosses the reservoir
  • LaDue Marina — 17799 Valley Road, Chagrin Falls, boat rentals, 440-834-0045
  • Auburn Launch Ramp — Public boat launch, Auburn Road, Auburn. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 678-0077.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Alma 2 launches
  • Lake Alma launch ramp — Launch ramp at the lake's northeast edge; hand-powered and electric-motor boats only
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Hamilton 1 launch
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Hope 3 launches
  • State Route 278 ramp — Single ramp by the dam
  • Lake Hope boathouse — Rents canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats and pontoons, (740) 596-4949
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake La Su An 2 launches
  • Lake La Su An fishing pier — ADA-compliant fishing pier on the lake.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Logan 5 launches
  • Main ramp (Lake Logan Road) — Southeast part of the lake near the state park
  • Secondary ramp — Small ramp about 1.5 miles northeast on Lake Logan Road
  • Tailwater access (SR 664) — Bank fishing below the dam
  • Lake Logan Marina — Seasonal rentals: canoes, kayaks, pontoons
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Loramie 10 launches
  • Luthman Road ramp — Two-lane ramp south of State Route 119 with ample parking
  • Black Island ramp (SR 362) — Launch near the park office
  • Fishing piers — Four piers: West Bank, Earl's Island, Oak Grove and Daniels. Oak Grove and Daniels are ADA accessible
  • Earl's Island — Launch with dock or marina, Cottonwood Mound Dock Area, State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • Campground Ramp — Public boat launch, State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • Filburn's Picnic Area Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Thelma / Eilerman Road, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • West Bank Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • Oak Grove Ramp — Public boat launch, off State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • Schmitmeyer-Baker North Fishing Access — Public boat launch, off State Route 119 on Schmitmeyer-Baker Road, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Milton 6 launches
  • Miller's Landing — East side off Mahoning Ave at the state park office
  • Robinson's Point — Launch off Jersey Street
  • Marina — On Northeast River Road, seasonal slips
  • Lake Milton Boat Club — Launch with dock or marina, 100 Reddog Lane, Craig Beach. No horsepower limit. Privately operated, so confirm access and fees. Launch fee. (330) 793-6816.
  • Pointview Ramp — Public boat launch, Pointview Avenue, Lake Milton. No horsepower limit. (330) 654-4989.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Rupert 2 launches
  • Lake Rupert access — Along State Route 683 north of Hamden
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Snowden 2 launches
  • Lake Snowden boat launch — Launch and boat docks off U.S. 50
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Vesuvius 2 launches
  • Dam boat ramp — Long loading ramp and dock with trailer parking
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake White 3 launches
  • SR 551 and SR 104 launch ramp — Public launch ramp
  • Private marina — Marina with additional access
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Leesville Lake 5 launches
  • South Fork Marina — Docking, fuel, fishing supplies, restaurant and cabins.
  • North Fork Marina — Docking, fuel and fishing supplies. 330-627-4270.
  • Accessible fishing pier — Public pier.
  • South Fork — Public boat launch, 4131 Deer Rd. Southwest (on the left just before the Marina ), Bowerston. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Little Beaver Creek 8 launches
  • Pioneer Village Launch (Echo Dell Road) — Beaver Creek State Park, OH. Start of the usual paddling trip, creek mile 14.3 from the mouth.
  • Sprucevale Launch — Sprucevale, OH. Secondary access, creek mile 11.1.
  • Ohioville Lock 57 Park — Ohioville, PA, at the creek mouth on the Ohio River, east of Calcutta Road near PA Route 68. Take-out for the usual trip.
  • Beaver Creek State Park (park bridge area) — Parking in the state park lots. Paddlers put in about 100 yards upstream of the park bridge. Most recreation on the creek happens here.
  • Lusk Lock (Beaver Creek State Park) — Off CR 419 near Elkton, on a narrow gravel drive past the brown state park sign. A trail leads from the parking area to the water.
  • State Route 170 bridge — Paddler access just upstream of the bridge on the right bank. A ledge sits at the North Fork mouth just below.
  • Grimms Bridge — Reached by Grimms Bridge Road off Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road. Used as a mid-point take-out.
  • State Route 68 bridge (Glasgow) — Main take-out on the west side of the creek. A gravel road take-out is on the east side about 0.25 mile north of SR 68.

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Lost Creek Reservoir 3 launches
  • Reservoir Road lots — Two main parking lots off Reservoir Road. There is no boat ramp.
  • Hill Street and Heather Drive lots — A small lot off Hill Street at the south end and one off Heather Drive on the west side.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Madison Lake 2 launches
  • Madison Lake State Park boat ramp — Small launch on the southeast side. Park has parking and restrooms.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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McKelvey Lake 2 launches
  • Jacobs Road — Public access on the east side; a kayak launch was proposed in 2024
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Meander Creek Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Metzger Reservoir 2 launches
  • Metzger Reservoir boat ramp — Boat ramp and parking shown on the ODNR fishing map for the Ferguson and Metzger reservoirs. Stairs at the outlet structure.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Mogadore Reservoir 4 launches
  • Mogadore Reservoir Boat Stake Area — Public boat launch, Lansinger Road, Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 678-0077.
  • Mogadore Boat House — Public boat launch, 2578 State Rt. 43, Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 628-3343.
  • Ticknor Road Boat Ramp — Public boat launch, 691 - 649 Ticknor Rd., Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 644-2293.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Mosquito Creek Lake 11 launches
  • Causeway Sport Shop — Public boat launch, State Route 88, Mecca Twp. No horsepower limit. Launch fee. (330) 637-7076.
  • Main Park Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, North on Durst Rd just past SP office first right, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.
  • Dockside Marina — Launch with dock or marina, 6083 State Rt. 46, Cortland. No horsepower limit.
  • Campgrounds Ramp — Public boat launch, State Route 305 & Hogland Blackstub Rd., Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.
  • Mosquito Creek - Corps of Engineers Ramp (RTE 305) — Public boat launch, State Route 305, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-1961.
  • Mosquito Lake State Park ACE — Public boat launch, west of State Route 46 & SR 88, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.
  • Mahan-Demen Wildlife Ramp — Public boat launch, Mahan-Denmen Road, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 644-2293.
  • Marina Concession Ramp — Public boat launch, North on Durst Dr. past the Park office on the right, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.
  • Pikie Bay — Public boat launch, 7100 Hoagland-Blackstub Rd, Cortland. No horsepower limit. Launch fee.
  • Hillside Cemetary Access — Public boat launch, Cortland West Main St. to the lake, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Nettle Lake 2 launches
  • Public boat ramp — Off County Road 4.75 near Biscayne Boulevard.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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New London Reservoir 3 launches
  • Euclid Road ramp and beach — Boat ramp, beach and parking off Euclid Road, north of Town Line Road.
  • South and west parking — Extra parking areas on the south and west sides for bank access.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Newport Lake 2 launches
  • East Newport Drive launch — Boat launch and boat racks; seasonal weekend hours
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Nimisila Reservoir 6 launches
  • Lot C1 — 5034 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.
  • Lot C4 — 5550 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.
  • Lot C6 — 6194 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.
  • Lot SM2 — 5531 S. Main St, Green. Boat ramp.
  • CG — Public boat launch, off Christman Road, Akron. Motor limit: Electric Only. (330) 644-2293.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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North Branch Kokosing Lake 3 launches
  • West side boat ramp — Two-lane ramp at the campground area, managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Reached from Waterford Road.
  • Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area — Public land around the lake with shoreline fishing.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 7 launches
  • Twin Lakes area — Parking and boat ramps off State Route 257.
  • Home Road access — Public access off State Route 257.
  • Bellepoint — Parking and boat facilities off State Route 257.
  • Marina and Launch — Launch with dock or marina, 7690 Riverside Drive, Concord Township. (614) 645-3337.
  • Two Lakes West — Public boat launch, 9280 Dublin Road, Shawnee Hills. (614) 645-1721.
  • Midpoint Launch — Public boat launch, 8260 Riverside Drive, Concord Township. No horsepower limit. (614) 645-1721.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Paint Creek Lake 5 launches
  • Paint Creek marina — Marina with rental boats and seasonal docks
  • (Campground) Taylor Rd.Ramp — Public boat launch, End of Taylor Road, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.
  • Deer Park Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Deer Park Road, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 365-1485.
  • Rattlesnake Ramp — Public boat launch, From SR753 go east on Snake Rd to the end, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Piedmont Lake 4 launches
  • Piedmont Marina — Rentals, gas, food, docking. (740) 658-1029
  • Reynolds Road Launch — Public ramp with a fishing pier
  • Belmont Better Hunting & Fishing Club Ramp — Listed as a public access ramp
  • Kirkwood Ramp — Public boat launch, Twp Rd. 802, Sewellsville. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.

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Pleasant Hill Lake 3 launches
  • Pleasant Hill Marina and boat ramp — North shore marina with ramp, gas dock and concession stand.
  • Public launch ramp — One public launch ramp plus two accessible kayak ramps, per MWCD.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Portage Lakes 6 launches
  • Portage Lakes State Park ramp (Turkeyfoot Lake) — Improved four-lane ramp at the state park.
  • Long Lake ramp — Public launch on Long Lake.
  • East Reservoir ramp — Public launch on East Reservoir.
  • North Reservoir ramp — Public launch on North Reservoir.
  • Old State Park — Public boat launch, 619 State Park Drive, Akron. Motor limit: 400 HP. (330) 644-2220.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Punderson Lake 3 launches
  • State park office ramp — Boat ramp on the north shore at the park office.
  • Punderson Marina — 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury. Boat rentals. 440-564-5564.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Pymatuning Reservoir 6 launches
  • Birch South Livery — Launch with dock or marina, Pymatuning Lake Rd./Simonds Rd., Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.
  • Cabin Beach — Public boat launch, Pymatuning Lake Rd & Marvin Rd, Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.
  • New Bowers — Public boat launch, 3/4 mile south of St Rt 85 off Pymatuning Lake Rd., Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.
  • North Livery — Launch with dock or marina, Leon/Padanatum Rd, Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.
  • Campground — Public boat launch, north of Slater Rd off Pymatuning Lake Rd, Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.
  • Beach Area Launch — Public boat launch, SR-85 / Pymatuning Road, Andover. Motor limit: 20 HP. (440) 293-6329.

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Rocky Fork Lake 8 launches
  • North Beach Ramp — 6-lane lighted ramp
  • East Shore Launch Ramp — 6-lane lighted ramp
  • Fishermans Wharf — 2-lane lighted ramp
  • North Beach Marina — Fuel, rentals and over 700 docks
  • South Beach — Public boat launch, Blue Ribbon Road/County Road 19, Hillsboro. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.
  • Campground Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, North Shore Drive at the camp grounds, Hillsboro. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4250.
  • East Shore Marina — Launch with dock or marina, Lucas Lane off County Road 51, Hillsboro. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Rush Creek Lake 2 launches
  • Thornville Road ramp — One ramp with a parking lot on the southwest side, at the Thornville Road (County Road 74) entrance. Maintained by the conservancy district.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Salt Fork Lake 10 launches
  • Salt Fork Marina North Launch — Marina launch on the north side; seasonal marina with fuel. ODNR-listed launch.
  • Sugartree Marina Launch — Sugartree Marina launch with fuel and docks. ODNR-listed launch.
  • Park Office Launch — Launch near the park office. ODNR-listed launch.
  • North Salem Launch — Launch on the north end of the lake. ODNR-listed launch.
  • Cabin Area Launch — Launch near the cabin area. ODNR-listed launch.
  • Rocky Fork Access — Public boat launch, County Road 851, Cambridge. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.
  • Morning Glory Ramp — Public boat launch, County Road 35, Lore City. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.
  • Campground Ramp — Launch with dock or marina, Park Road #5, Cambridge. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.
  • US 22 Wildlife Access Ramp — Public boat launch, just East intersection of SR 22 and Sundew Rd, Lore City. No horsepower limit. (740) 589-9930.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Seneca Lake 5 launches
  • Seneca Lake Marina ramp — Public launch at marina, 16592 Lashley Rd; rentals and fuel
  • Seneca Lake Park — MWCD park with ramp near marina and one off SR 574; day-use fee Memorial-Labor Day
  • Seneca Launch Ramp — Public boat launch, Seneca Dam Rd (Rt 574) & Lashley Rd (Rt 313), Senecaville. Motor limit: 399 HP. (740) 685-6013.
  • Seneca Marina Pt. Campground — Public boat launch, East on SR313, past the main marina, on the right, Senecaville. Motor limit: 399 HP. (740) 685-6013.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Sippo Lake 4 launches
  • Perry Drive marina — Boat ramp, rentals, fishing pier and live bait. 330-477-3552.
  • 12th Street entrance — Northern shore access.
  • Tyner Street — East side access off Perry Drive.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Springfield Lake 2 launches
  • Springfield Lake Fishing Area — South of US 224, about a mile east of SR 241. Call 330-644-2293.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Stonelick Lake 3 launches
  • Dam fishing pier — Accessible pier near the west side of the dam
  • Campground fishing pier — Second accessible pier in the campground
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Summit Lake 2 launches
  • Summit Lake Nature Center launch — Boat launch outside the nature center in Akron.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Tappan Lake 4 launches
  • Tappan Marina — Rentals, bait & tackle, ethanol-free fuel
  • Route 250 Launch Ramp — Public ramp at the U.S. 250 roadside rest area
  • Fire Station Ramps — Public ramps on the north end
  • Tappan Lake Park Launch — Inside the park campground area

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Turkeyfoot Lake 2 launches
  • Portage Lakes State Park ramp — Four-lane improved ramp with parking at the state park.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Tycoon Lake 3 launches
  • Tycoon Lake boat ramp — One ramp with a boat dock and parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pier — Plus shoreline access at several parking areas
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Van Buren Lake 2 launches
  • North side boat ramp — Single-lane ramp on the north side, near 12259 Township Road 218, Van Buren.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Veterans Memorial Reservoir 3 launches
  • North shore boat ramp — Ramp and main lot on the north edge off Washington Township Road 218. Run by the city of Fostoria.
  • East side parking — Extra parking on the east side off the same road.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Veto Lake 2 launches
  • Constitution Road ramp — Improved ramp on the south side of the lake
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wellington Upground Reservoir 3 launches
  • South end boat launch — Public ramp and parking lot at the south end, reached from Jones Road west of SR 58. Paddle craft and electric motors only, up to 23 feet.
  • Shore fishing — Bank fishing is available around the reservoir.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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West Branch Reservoir (Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir) 6 launches
  • East Boat Ramp — Paved two-lane ramp (Gilbert Road end).
  • West Boat Ramp — Paved two-lane ramp near the west marina.
  • Camp Ramp — Paved two-lane ramp near the campground.
  • Rock Spring Road Ramp — Gravel ramp by the Rock Spring Road causeway.
  • Knapp Road Ramp — Primitive gravel ramp.
  • More public access — See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Willard Reservoir 3 launches
  • Southwest boat launch — Main ramp and lot off SR 61. Run by the city of Willard. A $1 lifetime boat permit is required.
  • West and north parking — Parking off SR 61 on the west side and off Town Line Road on the north side.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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William H. Harsha (East Fork) Lake 7 launches
  • Tate ramp — Four lanes
  • North Shore ramp — Two lanes
  • Reisinger ramp — Two lanes
  • Campground ramp — Two lanes
  • Tunnel Mill ramp — One lane
  • William H. Harsha Lake Dam Boat Ramp — Public boat launch, 2185 Slade Road, Batavia. No horsepower limit. (513) 797-6081.
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wills Creek Lake 2 launches
  • MWCD boat landing — Public boat landing on the lake; check with MWCD (877-363-8500) for current ramp details
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wingfoot Lake 3 launches
  • Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area ramps — Two launch ramps in the adjacent wildlife area; idle speed, no-wake only
  • Accessible fishing pier — Near the canteen in the state park
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Winton Woods Lake 2 launches
  • Winton Woods Harbor — Main fishing area with boat and kayak rentals
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wolf Run Lake 2 launches
  • South side ramp (SR 215) — Improved launch ramp with tie-ups nearby
  • More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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