Kayak and canoe launches on Scioto River, Ohio
30 launch sites on Scioto River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 30 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 30 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Access below dam just south of Marion and Delaware county line off Gast Road south of Pros · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Alexandria Park off Scioto Street in Portsmouth at the mouth of the Scioto River, access r · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 28 m (90 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +1 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.
- Amberleigh Community Park Access- Located off Dublin Rd. in Dublin. Steps from parking to · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 47 m (150 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -45 ft (about 29% 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.
- Bellepoint Road bridge (closed) in Bellepoint, roadside access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Bicentennial Park Access- Street parking on Main and Second Streets in Columbus. Stone ram · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 215 m (710 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -20 ft (about 3% 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.
- Broad St. Access- Located just upstream of Broad St. bridge in Columbus. Stone ramp down t · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 266 m (870 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -49 ft (about 6% 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.
- Camp Creek confluence with the Scioto River off S.R.104 bridge southwest of Wakefield, roa · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Canal Road access by State Route 104 approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Circleville, acc · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Dublin Springs Park- Located off S.R. 161 near intersection of Spring Hill and N. Rivervie · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Dublin Water Treatment Plant Access- Located below the dam off S.R. 33 (just above the S.R · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Elmon Richards Fishing Access at S.R. 22/56 bridge in Circleville, roadside access river r · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Glick Park / O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Access- Located off Glick Rd. in Dublin. Rocky launch · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Goldie A. Glenlock Memorial Park on Bridge St. (located under the bridge after driving thr · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 89 m (290 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -16 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.
- Greenlawn Ave. Access- Located just below Greenlawn Dam in Columbus. Access river right. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 259 m (850 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -60 ft (about 7% 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.
- Griggs Dam Fishing Access- Located on U.S. 33 in Columbus. Put in just below the dam. Chan · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Griggs Reservoir Access- Located off U.S. 33 just south of Fishinger Rd. in Upper Arlingto · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- I-270 Riverside Drive Access- Located on U.S. 33 just south of Emerald Pkwy under I-270 br · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Kenton City Park off S.R. 68 in Kenton, access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Mackey Ford Wildlife Area Access- Located at S.R. 762 bridge east of the village of Commer · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Main St. Access- Located just downstream of Main St. bridge in Columbus. Street parking on · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 181 m (590 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -12 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.
- Mt. Olive-Agosta Road bridge south of New Bloomington, roadside access river right and lef · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Piketon Boat Ramp- Located off U.S. 23 in Piketon. Concrete access down to concrete ramps. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 50 m (160 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -25 ft (about 15% 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.
- Riverside Drive (U.S. 33) between West Case Road and Hayden Run Road, access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- S.R. 124 bridge in Jasper at No Name Creek, roadside access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 16 m (50 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +1 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.
- S.R. 47 bridge in Prospect, roadside access river left with permission · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Scioto Audubon Metro Park Ramp Access- Located at off W. Whittier Rd. in Columbus. Portage · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Scioto Grove Metro Park North Access- Located off Jackson Pike in Grove City. Access river · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Scioto Grove Metro Park South Access- Located north of S.R. 665 bridge on south end of Sci · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Scioto Park Access- Located on Riverside Dr. just south of intersection with Hard Rd. Acce · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Yoctangee Park, boat access and baseball field in Chillicothe off Yoctangee Parkway, acces · Paddling access (hand launch)
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