Kayak and canoe launches on Licking River, Main Branch, Ohio
10 launch sites on Licking River, Main Branch from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 10 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 10 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Boyce-Licking River Access. Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve off Gratiot Road bridge · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 110 m (360 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +9 ft (about 2% 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.
- Dillon Falls Access - Located river right just above the falls. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Dillon Falls Community Township Park - Dillon Falls Rd/Co. Hwy 135 bridge in Dillon Falls, · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Dillon State Park fisherman's access at the tailwater of Dillon Dam off Dillon Dam Road we · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Dillon State Park lake access at Big Run Boat Ramp off S.R. 146 west of Zanesville · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 80 m (260 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +4 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.
- Dillon State Park lake access near the beach day-use area. Located west of the Park Office · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 333 m (1090 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -40 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.
- Licking Co. Rd. 668/Brownsville Rd S.E bridge north of Claylick, roadside pull off and acc · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 309 m (1010 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -16 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.
- Muskingum Co. Rd. 408/ Pleasant Valley Rd. river access on the north side of the bridge. M · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Riverview Preserve, owned by the Licking Park District. Large gravel parking lot and grave · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 52 m (170 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -10 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.
- Staddens Landing, owned by the Licking Park District. Large gravel parking lot and gravel · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
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.