Boat Ramps in Ohio
Ohio has 561 public boat ramps across 77 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in Ohio
The best-rated boat ramp in Ohio is Racine Boating Access in Racine, with a 4.9/5 rating from 11 Google reviews. It provides access to Ohio River. Other highly-rated options include Fruitdale, Ohio Boat Launch in Fruitdale (4.8/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racine Boating Access | Racine | 4.9/5 | 11 | Ohio River |
| 2 | Fruitdale, Ohio Boat Launch | Fruitdale | 4.8/5 | 4 | Paint Creek Lake |
| 3 | Tu-Endie-Wei State Park | Gallipolis | 4.7/5 | 948 | Ohio River |
| 4 | Larz Anderson Park | Cincinnati | 4.7/5 | 74 | Ohio River |
| 5 | The Ripley Museum | Ripley | 4.7/5 | 7 | Ohio River |
| 6 | Brush Creek Camp Ground | Rome | 4.6/5 | 39 | Ohio River - East |
| 7 | Shawnee Lookout | Miami Township | 4.6/5 | 773 | Horseshoe Lake |
| 8 | Howard Pinkley Landing | Toledo | 4.6/5 | 53 | Halfway Creek |
| 9 | Waynoka Marina | Franklin Township | 4.6/5 | 127 | Lake Waynoka |
| 10 | Paint Creek State Park - Deer Park Boat Ramp | Bainbridge | 4.6/5 | 19 | Paint Creek Lake |
| 11 | Four Seasons Marina | Cincinnati | 4.5/5 | 123 | Ohio River - Above Cincinnati |
| 12 | White Oak Creek Marina & Campground | Higginsport | 4.5/5 | 86 | Ohio River - Above Cincinnati |
| 13 | River Front Ramp | Pomeroy | 4.5/5 | 41 | Ohio River |
| 14 | NORTH SHORE BOAT LAUNCH | Hillsboro | 4.3/5 | 18 | Rocky Fork Lake |
| 15 | Frontier Boat Launch | Matamoras | 4.3/5 | 21 | Riggs Run |
Map of All Ohio Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in Ohio by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in Ohio. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in Ohio
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 561 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in Ohio.
Fruitdale, Ohio Boat Launch
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
Larz Anderson Park
The Ripley Museum
Brush Creek Camp Ground
Shawnee Lookout
Howard Pinkley Landing
Waynoka Marina
PrivatePaint Creek State Park - Deer Park Boat Ramp
Four Seasons Marina
PrivateWhite Oak Creek Marina & Campground
PrivateRiver Front Ramp
NORTH SHORE BOAT LAUNCH
Frontier Boat Launch
Vesuvius Lake Boat Ramp
Ironton Boat Ramp
Forked Run State Park Ohio River Ramp
Mariner's Landing Marina
PrivateSouth Point Boat Ramp
West State Street Canoe/Kayak Access Ramp (Exit Only)
A.R.S.
Cheshire Ohio River Boat Ramp
Halfway Creek Boat Ramp
Halfway Creek Boat Ramp
Halfway Creek Boat Ramp
Lima Reservoir Boat Ramp
Clarence J Brown Reservoir Boat Ramp
Sandusky River Boat Ramp
Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
Scioto River Boat Ramp
Akron City Reservoir Boat Ramp
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir Boat Ramp
Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Cowan Lake Boat Ramp
Elk Lake Boat Ramp
Canoe Launch
Alum Creek Africa Boat Launch
Hidden Boat Ramp
Deer Creek Lake Boat Ramp
Bresler Upground Reservoir Boat Ramp
Atwood boat launch ramp
Atwood Marina East Launch Ramp
PrivateAtwood Public Boat Launch Ramp
Willard City Reservoir Boat Ramp
Charles Mill Lake Boat Ramp
Canoe Launch
Buckeye Lake Boat Ramp
Scioto River Boat Ramp
Mill Creek Boat Ramp
Lye Creek Boat Ramp
Mottram Lake Boat Ramp
Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Gordon Boat Ramp
Hudson Springs Lake Boat Ramp
Carter Lake Boat Ramp
Croy's Landing
Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Ohio Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 87 ramps
- Private
- 11 ramps
18 ramps in Ohio are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Lake Erie
- 63 ramps
- Ohio River
- 52 ramps
- Ohio River - Above Cincinnati
- 29 ramps
- Grand Lake
- 14 ramps
- Maumee River
- 13 ramps
- Mosquito Creek Lake
- 10 ramps
- Mahoning River
- 9 ramps
- Hocking River
- 9 ramps
- Muskingum River
- 8 ramps
- Pymatuning Reservoir
- 7 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Ohio?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 561 boat ramps across Ohio in 77 counties and 324 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Ohio?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Ohio is Racine Boating Access in Racine, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from 11 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/ohio.
How many free boat ramps are in Ohio?
Ohio has 87 free public boat ramps out of 561 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 16% offer free public access.
Which city in Ohio has the most boat ramps?
Cincinnati has the most boat ramps in Ohio with 20 mapped locations. Troy Township is second with 10 ramps.