Kayak and canoe launches on Lake Erie, Ohio
8 launch sites on Lake Erie from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 8 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 8 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- E. 55th St Marina Rest Area- Hug the harbor wall to stay clear of the concentrated power b · 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 80 m (260 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -1 ft (about 0% 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.
- E. 9th St. / North Coast Harbor Rest Area- The harbor provides a sheltered rest area betwe · 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 99 m (320 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +1 ft (about 0% 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.
- Edgewater Beach Access- Located off Whiskey Island Dr. in Cleveland. Paddling access follo · 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 158 m (520 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.
- Gordon Park Boat Ramp- Paddlers access the lake using E. 72nd St. boat launch ramp. To avo · 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 110 m (360 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -5 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.
- Perkins Beach Access- Located off of Upper Edgewater Dr. in Cleveland. Beach is a good res · 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 62 m (200 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -33 ft (about 16% 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.
- Sims Park Access- Direct access is located in the circular parking lot to the east of Henn · 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 170 m (560 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -27 ft (about 5% 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.
- Wendy Park Access- Located off Whiskey Island Dr. in downtown Cleveland. Launch protected · 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 81 m (270 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 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.
- Wildwood Park Access- Paddlers put-in at the marina. Paddlers can also paddle the calm wat · 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 46 m (150 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -5 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.
Ohio paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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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.