French Creek public access site gives you public access to the water in Newport, OH. The drive from Pittsburgh covers roughly 99 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Saint Marys boat ramp in Newport, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newport, OH |
| Water | French Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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French Creek public access site is in Newport, Ohio. There is no street address for French Creek public access site in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
French Creek public access site is on French Creek.
No fee information yet for French Creek public access site, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Kayaks are usually fine at French Creek public access site as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp in Williamstown, about 8.8 miles away.
Saint Marys boat ramp in Newport (2.5 miles), Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp in Williamstown (8.8 miles) and Catch and Release Fishing in Williamstown (10 miles).
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