Kayak and canoe launches on Tuscarawas River, Ohio
16 launch sites on Tuscarawas River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 16 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 16 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Canal Dover Park Access- This boat ramp is managed by the City of Dover and located on Can · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Canal Lands Park Access- Located just south of Zoar on Dover-Zoar Rd. Parking is 700' from · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 171 m (560 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -36 ft (about 6% 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.
- Charles B. Miller Boat Ramp Access- Located in the Village of Gnadenhutten at end of W. Ma · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Craig Pittman Access- Located along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is managed by the · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 69 m (230 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +0 ft (about 0% 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.
- Dover Dam Access- Located on S.R. 800 northeast of Dover. Limited parking is available wit · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 159 m (520 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -69 ft (about 13% 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.
- Fairview Avenue Access- Located near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trailhead near Fairview · 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
- -11 ft (about 11% 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.
- Lake Ave. Access- Located near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trailhead operated by Stark P · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 70 m (230 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -10 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.
- Lawrence Twp. River Community Park Access- Located in Bolivar on Glenpark Rd NE, near I-77 · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 38 m (120 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 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.
- Lock No. 4 Park on Memorial Highway/Erie Avenue southeast of Canal Fulton, access river le · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 35 m (110 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.
- Long Lake in Akron off Manchester Road and S.R. 93. Lake will access to the canal which pa · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 245 m (800 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -4 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.
- New Philadelphia SR416 Boat Ramp Park Access- Located on S.R. 416 SE in New Philadelphia. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- New Philadelphia Water Works Park Boat Launch Access- Located off S. Broadway St. in New P · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 186 m (610 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +6 ft (about 1% 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.
- Orange Access- Managed by the ODNR Division of Wildife. Located near the S.R. 751 bridge n · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- River Glenn Estates Access- Managed by ODNR Division of Wildlife, this access is located n · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Snyder's Landing Boat Ramp Access- Located at the southwest corner of Tuscarawas Rd. bridg · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Waterworks Park-Coshocton Access- Located near Baird Concrete at the north end of N. Water · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 299 m (980 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -7 ft (about 1% 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.
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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.