Schmidt Field Park & Boat Launch/Schmidt Recreation Complex
🌊 Ohio River
📍 Cincinnati, OH
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Boat Ramps in Ohio
Discover 560 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Ohio. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
560
Total Boat Ramps
Ottawa County
57 ramps - Most in County
92
Counties Covered
Ohio Boating - Lake Erie and the Inland Lakes
Ohio's boating is anchored by Lake Erie on its northern border, one of the Great Lakes and the shallowest of the five. That shallowness means Erie warms up faster than the other lakes, supports an extraordinary walleye fishery, and also means it can become dangerous quickly in wind. Erie builds waves faster than most Great Lakes boaters expect for a lake its size, and its reputation for sudden severe weather is well-earned. The western basin near Toledo and Put-in-Bay is the most popular area and has significant ramp infrastructure at multiple points.
Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline communities - Sandusky, Huron, Cleveland, Lorain, Ashtabula - all have launch facilities ranging from simple county ramps to full marina complexes. The Lake Erie Islands, particularly South Bass, Middle Bass, and Kelleys Island, attract a large recreational boating crowd in summer with ferry and private boat traffic creating busy navigable water between the islands and the mainland.
Inland, Ohio has a collection of reservoirs and state park lakes that serve the landlocked population of the central and southern parts of the state. Hoover Reservoir and Alum Creek near Columbus are heavily used. Grand Lake St. Marys in the northwest was historically the largest artificial lake in the country when it was built and still has public ramp access.
The Ohio River on the state's southern border has ramp access and is used for recreation and fishing, though it's working river with barge traffic and the usual requirements for experienced navigation.
Complete Guide to Boating in Ohio
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Ohio.
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Kelleys Island State Park
🌊 Horseshoe Lake
📍 Kelleys Island, OH
View Details →Dillon State Park – Big Run Boat Ramp
🌊 Licking River
📍 Muskingum County, OH
View Details →Oakwood Ramp
🌊 Auglaize River
📍 Oakwood, OH
View Details →Charles Mill Boat Ramp
🌊 Sites Lake
📍 Mifflin Township, OH
View Details →Griggs Reservoir – Marina
🌊 Scioto River
📍 Upper Arlington, OH
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Ottawa County
57 rampsDelaware County
18 rampsClermont County
16 rampsHamilton County
14 rampsGuernsey County
14 rampsSummit County
13 rampsErie County
13 rampsLorain County
13 rampsLake County
13 rampsBrown County
12 rampsAshtabula County
12 rampsMuskingum County
12 rampsJefferson County
11 rampsTrumbull County
10 rampsMorgan County
9 rampsWashington County
9 rampsPortage County
9 rampsColumbiana County
9 rampsHighland County
9 rampsAthens County
8 rampsBelmont County
8 rampsLucas County
8 rampsHuron County
8 rampsFranklin County
8 rampsLogan County
7 rampsKnox County
7 rampsFulton County
7 rampsSandusky County
7 rampsScioto County
7 rampsHarrison County
7 rampsWilliams County
7 rampsShelby County
7 rampsNoble County
7 rampsFairfield County
6 rampsMorrow County
6 rampsCarroll County
6 rampsCuyahoga County
6 rampsGallia County
6 rampsHancock County
6 rampsMeigs County
6 rampsTuscarawas County
5 rampsWarren County
5 rampsClinton County
5 rampsLawrence County
5 rampsAshland County
5 rampsMercer County
5 rampsLawrence
5 rampsPickaway County
4 rampsAdams County
4 rampsAllen County
4 rampsClark County
4 rampsWood County
4 rampsMonroe County
4 rampsStark County
4 rampsAuglaize County
4 rampsChampaign County
4 rampsMahoning County
4 rampsLicking County
3 rampsCrawford County
3 rampsCoshocton County
3 rampsDefiance County
3 rampsJackson County
3 rampsHocking County
3 rampsMedina County
3 rampsWyandot County
3 rampsVinton County
3 rampsHenry County
3 rampsRoss County
3 rampsSeneca County
2 rampsButler County
2 rampsMadison County
2 rampsGreene County
2 rampsPaulding County
2 rampsPreble County
2 rampsGeauga County
2 rampsMahoning
2 rampsHocking
2 rampsMontgomery County
1 rampHolmes County
1 rampPike County
1 rampRichland County
1 rampHardin County
1 rampWayne County
1 rampMiami County
1 rampVan Wert County
1 rampDelaware
1 rampHighland
1 rampPickaway
1 rampWashington
1 rampMuskingum
1 rampWarren
1 rampClark
1 rampAbout Boating in Ohio
Ohio offers excellent boating opportunities with 560 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.
Finding the Right Boat Ramp
When selecting a boat ramp in Ohio, consider these factors:
- Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
- Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
- Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
- Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
- Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
- Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops
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