Kayak and canoe launches on Grand River, Ohio
24 launch sites on Grand River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 24 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 24 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Cork Cold Springs Road bridge south of Austinburg, roadside access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Fairport Harbor Launch Ramp off Water St. in Fairport Harbor just east of the mouth of the · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Grand River Canoe Livery on Fobes Road north of Rock Creek off S.R.45, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Grand River Landing Launch Ramp (Lake Metroparks) Access- Located off N. St. Clair St. wes · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 45 m (150 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -4 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.
- Harpersfield Rd. Covered Bridge Park off S.R.307/N. River Rd.W., access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Helen Hazen Wyman Park (Lake Metroparks) Access- Located off S.R. 86 / Painesville Warren · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Hidden Valley Park (Lake Metroparks) Access- Located off S.R. 528 / S. Madison Rd. in Madi · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Indian Point (Lake Metroparks) Access- Located off Vrooman Rd. east on Seely Rd. Access ri · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 67 m (220 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -5 ft (about 2% 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.
- Johnson Rd bridge southwest of Rome, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Kiwanis Recreation Park off Main and Mill Streets in Painesville, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Mason's Landing (Lake Metroparks) Access- Located off Vrooman Rd. east of Painesville in P · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Painesville City Kiwanis Club Park off Erie St. in Painesville, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- S.R.534/Wood Curtis Rd bridge south of Farmington, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 32 m (100 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 ft (about 6% 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.
- S.R.535/Richard St. at the VFW in Fairport Harbor just upstream of Richmond St. bridge, ac · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- S.R.88/Greenville Rd NW, east of Farmington (site not on mainstem of Grand River), access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Schweitzer Road bridge west of Eagleville, acces river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- St.Rt.84/E Walnut Ave downstream of railroad bridge in Painesville, acces river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 378 m (1240 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -52 ft (about 4% 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.
- Tote Rd. Park off of Woodside Rd in Austinburg, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Township Hwy 550/Callender Rd bridge southwest of Rock Creek, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 202 m (660 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -21 ft (about 3% 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.
- U.S.RT.422/Main Market Road bridge by intersection off S.R.282/Nelson Ledge Rd. in W. Farm · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- U.S.Rt.6/Grand Army of the Republic Hwy bridge west of Rome, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Upstream of Tavern Rd/S.R.168 bridge in Chickagami Park in Middlefield, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 90 m (300 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -42 ft (about 14% average grade)
- Steep or stepped access: carry with two people (one at each end) or shoulder-carry with your PFD as padding, and consider a lighter boat. (REI Expert Advice)
- 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.
- Village of Grand River public docks at the End of Henry St, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Windsor-Mechanicsville Rd. Covered Bridge Access- Located in Mechanicsville, roadside acce · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Ohio paddling rules
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