Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Monongahela River in Fairmont, WV. The drive from Pittsburgh covers roughly 64 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Palatine Park Boat Ramp in Barrackville (3.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fairmont, WV |
| Water | Monongahela River |
| Park | Pricketts Fort State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in West Virginia, including Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Monongahela River. Monongahela River overview
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp is in Fairmont, West Virginia. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp.
Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp is on Monongahela River.
The map data has no fee details for Pricketts Fort State Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Palatine Park Boat Ramp in Barrackville (3.6 miles) and Edith Barrill Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Star City (11 miles).
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