Buffalo Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:56 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Buffalo Boat Ramp
| Location | Buffalo, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kanawha River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (5 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.608817, -81.993372 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Putnam |
Buffalo Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Kanawha River in Buffalo, West Virginia at coordinates 38.60882, -81.99337. Rated 4.4/5 based on 5 Google reviews.
Buffalo Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Kanawha River in Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Boat Ramp
Is Buffalo Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Buffalo Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Buffalo, West Virginia.
How is Buffalo Boat Ramp rated?
Buffalo Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 5 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Buffalo Boat Ramp access?
Buffalo Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Kanawha River in Buffalo, West Virginia.
How do I get to Buffalo Boat Ramp?
Buffalo Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.608817, -81.993372 in Buffalo, West Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Buffalo Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.