Buffalo Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Kanawha River in Buffalo, WV. It's about 39 miles from Ironville, KY, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is K H Butler Ohio River Access Boat Ramp in Lesage, about 9.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Buffalo, WV |
| Water | Kanawha River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Buffalo: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Buffalo Boat Ramp is in Buffalo, West Virginia. There is no street address for Buffalo Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Buffalo Boat Ramp is on Kanawha River.
We don't have fee information for Buffalo Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ridenour Memorial Park Kayak Launch in Nitro, about 16 miles away.
K H Butler Ohio River Access Boat Ramp in Lesage (9.8 miles), Hurricane City Park Fishing Dock in Hurricane (12 miles) and Off the Hook Fishing Lake in Hurricane (13 miles).
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