Kayak and canoe launches on Blanchard River, Ohio
14 launch sites on Blanchard River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 14 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 14 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Blanchard Landing access on S.R. 235 south of McComb, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- East Main Cross St. and Bright Rd. access in Findlay, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 20 m (70 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -2 ft (about 3% average grade)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Great Karg Gas Well access on Apple Alley at the end of Liberty Street in Findlay, access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 38 m (120 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -12 ft (about 10% average grade)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Hancock Co. Rd. 205 bridge southeast of Findlay and Findlay Reservoir, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Island Park in Mt. Blanchard at Water Street and Market Street, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 87 m (290 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +3 ft (about 1% average grade)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Liberty Landing access on Liberty Twp. Hwy. 89 (Old Mill Stream Pkwy.) west of Findlay, ac · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 31 m (100 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -1 ft (about 1% average grade)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Hwy. bridge northwest of Forest, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Riverbend Park access on Marion Twp. Rd. 208 southeast of Findlay, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 174 m (570 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 ft (about 1% average grade)
- Long carry: a kayak cart or stern wheels saves your back on a long, fairly flat walk. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Riverside Park and Landing in Findlay on McManness Street, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 40 m (130 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -7 ft (about 5% average grade)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Road H22 access south of Dupont, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- S.R. 115 bridge east of Dupont, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 289 m (950 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -20 ft (about 2% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- S.R. 568/Carey Rd. bridge and Marion Twp. Rd. 234, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- S.R. 65 bridge in Ottawa, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 201 m (660 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -9 ft (about 1% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Waterfalls access on East Main Cross Street (across from Riverside Park) in Findlay, acces · Paddling access (hand launch)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 79 m (260 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -12 ft (about 5% average grade)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.