Boat ramps on Ohio River
Ohio River in Ohio has 3 public launches in our directory, spread over 2 towns. 3 are boat ramps for trailers with 4 lanes in total.
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Belpre Boat Ramp
Belpre -
Ohio River Public Access Site
Marietta · 2 lanes
Ohio River at a glance
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Marked free | 1 |
| Towns | Belpre, Marietta |
- In Ohio, kayaks and canoes need a registration, paddleboards do not.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Ohio River
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Ohio River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Ohio River?
We list 3 public launches on Ohio River around Belpre and Marietta: Belpre Boat Ramp, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Boat Ramp and Ohio River Public Access Site.
Does it cost money to launch on Ohio River?
Ohio River Public Access Site is marked free in the map data. For the rest we have no fee information, so check the signs.
Can you kayak on Ohio River?
Usually yes. None of the 3 launches on Ohio River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.