Maumee River access points and trip distances, Ohio
41 access points (41 public) along 95.4 river miles of the Maumee River in Ohio. Distances are measured along the river on the NHDPlus V2 main-stem flowline, not straight-line. River mile 0 is the farthest-upstream access listed here.
Find a trip by length
Time estimates use the speed above; 2 mph is a typical relaxed recreational pace with light current. Set your own.
Map
Map loads as you scroll.
Dark dots are public access points; brown dots are private, members-only or agency-land access. Tap a dot for its river mile and coordinates.
Access points in river order
| River mile | Access | Latitude, longitude | To next (river mi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Riverside Park on E. River St. in Antwerp- From Co Rd 424/River St, turn north into park e Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.18349, -84.73432 | 7.5 |
| 7.5 | Forder Bridge Access Site at Black Swamp Conservancy- Located on Co. Rd. 73 on southwest s Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.22160, -84.66985 | 6.2 |
| 13.7 | Cecil Bridge Access- Located on Co. Rd. 105 on southeast side of Cecil Bridge. Carry 50 fe Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.23762, -84.60171 | 8.9 |
| 22.6 | The Bend- Access at The Bend Rd. bridge south of the town of Bend. Carry 50 ft. to river. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.27558, -84.51517 | 12.2 |
| 34.9 | Pontiac Park- Located on S.R. 424/E. River Dr. in Defiance. Access river left Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.28900, -84.35500 | 0.2 |
| 35.0 | Boat ramp near Auglaize River Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.28763, -84.35190 | 3.3 |
| 38.3 | Independence Dam State Park Marina- Northeast of Defiance on C.R. 424, access river left. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.29474, -84.29125 | 0.6 |
| 39.0 | Independence Dam State Park Take-out/Put-in Access- On C.R. 424 in Richland Township. Padd Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.29207, -84.27977 | 2.0 |
| 41.0 | Independence Dam State Park Campground Access- Campsites can be reserved on walk up in-sea Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.29297, -84.24248 | 3.0 |
| 44.0 | Independence Dam State Park Towpath access at Henry St. bridge in Florida, access river le Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.32126, -84.20021 | 1.9 |
| 45.9 | Flatrock Access- Located off S.R. 424 in Florida, OH. Access site is not ADA accessible. R Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.33054, -84.16879 | 4.7 |
| 50.6 | Meyerholtz Fishing Access on S.R. 424/W. Riverview Ave. in Napoleon, access river left Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.37361, -84.14926 | 0.8 |
| 51.4 | Ritter Park and boat ramp area on W. Riverview Ave./S.R. 424 in Napoleon, access river lef Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.38208, -84.13876 | 0.2 |
| 51.6 | Oberhaus Park Access- Located on W. Maumee Ave. in Napoleon, OH. From parking lot, carry 6 Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.38072, -84.13395 | 2.2 |
| 53.8 | HAZARD--New bridge construction project is set to begin on March 2, 2020 on the north side Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.40355, -84.10515 | 1.0 |
| 54.8 | Vorwerk Park Access- Located on E. Riverview Ave./Co. Rd. 424 in Napoleon, OH. Access rive About 0.11 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.40974, -84.08745 | 6.5 |
| 61.3 | North Turkeyfoot Wildlife Area Access- Located on Old U.S. 24 southeast of Liberty Center. About 0.11 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41833, -83.97358 | 4.7 |
| 66.0 | Mary Jane Thurston State Park Marina Access- Located in Grand Rapids on S.R. 65. Paddlers About 0.16 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41270, -83.88704 | 0.4 |
| 66.4 | Mary Jane Thurston State Park Campground Access- Campsites can be reserved online or by wa About 0.17 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41191, -83.87891 | 0.0 |
| 66.4 | Mary Jane Thurston State Park Day Use Access- On State Route 65 in Grand Rapids. Paddlers About 0.21 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41200, -83.87605 | 0.5 |
| 66.9 | Blue Bell Island Access- Located off of Front St. in Grand Rapids Park. Access river right About 0.16 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41336, -83.87061 | 0.0 |
| 66.9 | City of Grand Rapids Boat Dock & Gilead Canal Docks- Located in the Gilead Side-Cut Canal About 0.25 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41200, -83.87100 | 0.5 |
| 67.4 | Providence Metropark Access- Located east of Grand Rapids Rd. bridge in Grand Rapids, OH. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.41504, -83.85997 | 2.1 |
| 69.5 | Van Tassel Wildlife Area Access- Located off S.R. 65 northeast of Grand Rapids, OH. Access Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.42834, -83.82917 | 2.7 |
| 72.2 | Bend View Metropark Access- Located on Otsego Rd. off S. River Rd. in Waterville. Access r Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.44861, -83.78720 | 0.2 |
| 72.4 | Otsego Park Access- Located on State Route 65/W. River Rd., northeast of Grand Rapids, OH. About 0.18 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.44564, -83.78232 | 1.7 |
| 74.1 | Weirs Rapids Access (Division of Wildlife)- Located on Range Line Road off State Route 65 Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.46128, -83.76693 | 3.6 |
| 77.7 | Miltonville Fishing Access (Division of Wildlife)- Located on State Route 65, southeast of Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.48918, -83.71466 | 0.3 |
| 78.0 | Granger Island Access- Located on southeast side of Granger Island in Waterville. Access r About 0.14 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.49360, -83.71288 | 0.0 |
| 78.0 | Waterworks Park Access- Located on S. River Rd. in Waterville. Access river left Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.49368, -83.71632 | 0.4 |
| 78.4 | Memorial Park Access- Located off N. River Rd. on Water St. in Waterville. Access river le Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.49949, -83.71567 | 3.8 |
| 82.2 | Side Cut Metropark Access- Located on W. River Rd. soutwest of Maumee. Access river left. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.54629, -83.68364 | 0.4 |
| 82.7 | Buttonwood/Betty C. Black Recreation Area Access- Located on S.R. 65/W. River Rd. west of About 0.14 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.54638, -83.67492 | 2.0 |
| 84.7 | Orleans Park Access- Located on Front St. in Perrysburg. Access river right. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.56043, -83.64345 | 0.6 |
| 85.3 | Hood Park Public Access- Located on Louisiana Ave. in Perrysburg. Access river right. About 0.10 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.56147, -83.63108 | 0.4 |
| 85.7 | Maple St. Launch Ramp and Dock Access- Located in Perrysburg. Access river right Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.56667, -83.62626 | 0.3 |
| 86.0 | Fort Miamis Park/Corey St. Launch Access- Located in Maumee. Access river left About 0.12 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.57193, -83.62477 | 4.9 |
| 90.9 | Veterans Memorial Park/Rossford Marina Access- Located on Hannum Ave. and Riverview Place About 0.14 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.61647, -83.56445 | 2.8 |
| 93.7 | Middlegrounds Metropark Access- Located on Ottawa St. in Toledo, south of Anthony Wayne Br Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.64062, -83.53500 | 1.1 |
| 94.8 | Boat ramp near Swan Creek Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.65303, -83.52314 | 0.5 |
| 95.4 | Maritime Plaza Access- Located on Riverside Dr. in Toledo at National Museum of the Great About 0.14 mi from the mapped river line. Launch page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab) | 41.65641, -83.51439 | end |
Data notes: 14 access points are more than 0.1 mi from the mapped line; its river mile is where it meets the line.
Sources: river line and lengths from NHDPlus V2 via EPA WATERS (lengths scaled to each reach's published length); access points from Ohio DNR Paddling Access, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Only access points in our launch data are shown, so there may be others. Check access, dams and conditions before you go.
River trip planner · All river access maps · All Ohio launch sites · Ohio paddling rules