Kayak and canoe launches on Portage River, Ohio
12 launch sites on Portage River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 12 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 12 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Harry Witty Memorial Park Access- Located in Elmore just upstream of S.R. 51 bridge. 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 60 m (200 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -10 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.
- Lovers Portage River Fishing Access- Located on S.R. 105 northeast of Pemberville. Access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Marinewood Unit Access- This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility has river access sout · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Oak Harbor Interurban Overlook Access- River access is to the west of the shared parking l · 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
- -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.
- Ottawa County Fairgrounds Access- Located in SE corner of fairgrounds, adjacent to the rac · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 329 m (1080 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -1 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.
- Portage River State Wildlife Area Access- Located off S.R. 163/W. Lakeshore Dr. between La · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Riverbend Park Access- Located on Merle Harder Blvd. in Elmore behind sewer plant. No padd · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- S.R. 590 Bridge Access- Located west of Oak Harbor. Roadside pull off to access the river. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Salem Township Union Cemetery Access- Located off S.R. 105 in southwest Oak Harbor. Access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Trail Marker Park Access- Located off S. Cherry St. in Woodville. River access is west of · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Waterworks Park at mouth of river on S.R. 163/E. Perry St. in Port Clinton, fee parking in · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- William Henry Harrison Park Access- River accesses are at the NW and SW corners of the par · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 58 m (190 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.
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.