Kayak and canoe launches on Muskingum River, Ohio
28 launch sites on Muskingum River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 28 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 28 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Beverly Lock No. 4 Access- Located off S.R. 60 on Ohio St. in Beverly. Access river left. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 41 m (130 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -2 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.
- Big Bottom State Memorial Access- Located on S.R. 266 southeast of Stockport. Access river · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Coshocton City Boat Ramp Access- Located on S. 2nd St./Co. Rd. 271 near Coshocton Sewage T · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Devola Lock No. 2 Access- Located off S.R. 60 on River Rd. in Devola. Access river left. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 34 m (110 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -9 ft (about 8% 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.
- Dresden Boat Ramp- Located on Muskingum Ave./S.R. 288 in Dresden. Access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Ellis Lock No. 11 Boat Ramp- Located north of Zanesville on Ellis Dam Rd. Access river rig · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 65 m (210 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -16 ft (about 8% 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.
- Green Acres Campground Boat Ramp- Located on S.R. 60 north of Blue Rock. Private access ri · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Helber's Launch Boat Ramp- Located on S. Riverview Rd. north of Stockport, private access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Indian Acres Park Access- Located in Marietta with public ramp on Linwood Ave. off of S.R. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 79 m (260 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.
- Kirkbride Boating Company Boat Ramp on Linden Ave. in Zanesville, access river right with · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Lowell Lock No. 3 Access- Located off S.R. 60 on New Bridge St. in Lowell. Access river le · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 372 m (1220 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -3 ft (about 0% 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.
- Luke Chute Lock No. 5 southeast of Stockport on Co. Rd. 32, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Malta Village Boat Ramp- Located on Co. Rd. 2 in Malta. Access river right. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Marietta Harbor Access- Located at Butler St. and Post St. at the mouth of the Muskingum R · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- McConnelsville Boat Ramp- Located on S.R. 376/S. Riverside Dr. near Morgan County Fairgrou · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- McConnelsville Lock No. 7 Access- Located off S.R. 376/N. Riverside Dr. in McConnelssville · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 15 m (50 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -0 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.
- McConnelsville Wharf Park Boat Ramp- Located off of S.R. 60 in McConnelsville. Access rive · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Muskingum River Campground Boat Ramp- Located on S.R. 60 south of Blue Rock, private acces · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Philo Lock / Muskingum Valley Park District Access- Located east of Philo on S.R. 60. Acce · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Putnam Landing Park Access- Located on Muskingum Ave. in Zanesville. Access river right. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- River's Edge Campground Boat Ramp- Located on Co. Rd. 2/N. Riverview Rd. in Malta, private · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Riverside Park Access- Located off S.R. 666/N. River Rd. in Zanesville. Access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 48 m (160 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -2 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.
- Riverview Kampground & Marina Boat Ramp- Located on Old River Rd. south of Blue Rock, priv · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Rockeby Lock No. 8 Access- Located on S.R. 60 north of McConnelsville. Access river left. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 42 m (140 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +3 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.
- Stockport Lock No. 6 Access- Located off S.R. 376 on S.R. 266/Broadway St. in Stockport. A · 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
- -4 ft (about 4% 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.
- Westward Way City Park Dock- Located in Marietta with parking off Front St. Access river l · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 105 m (340 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -9 ft (about 3% 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.
- Zane's Landing Park Access- Located on Market St. in Zanesville. Access river left. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Zanesville Lock No. 10 Access- Located off S.R. 40/Main St. in Zanesville. Paddlers must l · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 92 m (300 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -29 ft (about 9% 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.
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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.