Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 3 kayak launches within 16 miles of Lebanon. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 6 more are within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of Lebanon we list 3 kayak launches: Mather's Mill Scenic River Access, Fort Ancient Scenic River Access and Bieser Reserve Kayak Launch.
Within 50 miles: Sharon Woods Kayak Launch (Cincinnati, 18 miles), Canoe Launch in Beavercreek (Beavercreek, 18 miles), Canoe Launch in Milford (Milford, 19 miles), Winton Woods Canoe/Kayak Launch (Cincinnati, 25 miles) and Canoe Launch in Batavia (Batavia, 25 miles).
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in Ohio. Ohio registers canoes and kayaks, while stand-up paddleboards are exempt.
More places near Lebanon are on the map; good to know before you go: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Lebanon, OH.