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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grant Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lake Hamilton 1 launch
- More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Meander Creek Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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