Kayak and canoe launches on Sandusky River, Ohio

23 launch sites on Sandusky River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 23 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.

Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 23 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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• Abbott's Bridge access on Co. Rd. 33 east of Fort Seneca, access river right. Canoe only c · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Bel-Mar Boat Ramp on S. Duchess Lane in southwest Tiffin, access river left with fee. LAST · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Co. Rd. 209/Rice Rd. bridge between Co. Rd. 132 and Twp. Hwy. 148 southwest of Fremont, ac · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Co. Rd. 6 bridge access at S. Twp. Rd. 131 south of Tiffin, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• County Rd. 51 bridge access at Park in Old Fort, access river left · 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 159 m (520 ft), straight line

  Elevation change, parking to launch point

  -35 ft (about 7% 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.

• Harrison Smith Park on E. Wyandot Ave. in Upper Sandusky, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Heck's Bridge Access- Located northeast of McCutchenville on S. Township Rd. 28. Hand-powe · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Indian Mill Park on Co. Hwy. 47 north of Upper Sandusky, access river right · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Junior Home Park at Huss Street bridge in Tiffin, access river right · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Lazy River Campground on S. River Rd./C.R. 132 southwest of Fremont, access river left wit · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Nature Trails Park on E. Davis St. in Tiffin, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Ridgeway Canoe Livery on N. County Rd. 33 north of Tiffin, access river right with permiss · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Riverfront Marina on S.R. 53 between Fremont and Port Clinton, access river left with fee · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Roger Young Park on S. Front Street in Fremont, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• S. River Rd. access in southwest Fremont, access river left. LAST TAKE-OUT PRIOR TO BALLVI · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Sand Docks on Sand St. in northeast Fremont, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Schekelhoff Nature Preserve Park access on Water Street 0.6 miles downstream of Huss Stree · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Seneca Co. Rd. 33 access just downstream of Seneca Co. Rd. 38 bridge north of Tiffin, acce · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Seneca County Park District - Clinton Nature Preserve on E. Twp. Rd. 132 north of Tiffin, · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Tackle Box 2 on Sandusky Ave. in Fremont by Brady's Island, access river right with fee · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Walnut Grove Campground on S. Twp. Rd. 131 northeast of McCutchenville, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Wolf Creek Park on S.R. 53 south of Fremont, access river left · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Wyandot Canoe Livery on E. Wyandot Ave. in Upper Sandusky, access river right with permiss · 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

  Access details not published; check before you go.

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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.