Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 3.73 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Buffalo Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05331000 — MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ST. PAUL, MN · 8.9 mi from Buffalo Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Thornwood, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Buffalo Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.532172, -79.702893 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pocahontas |
Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Buffalo Lake in Thornwood, West Virginia at coordinates 38.53217, -79.70289.
Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Buffalo Lake in Thornwood, Pocahontas 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 live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp
Is Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Thornwood, West Virginia.
What water does Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp access?
Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Buffalo Lake in Thornwood, West Virginia.
How do I get to Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp?
Buffalo Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.532172, -79.702893 in Thornwood, 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 Lake Boat Ramp includes 3 other public boat ramps within 15.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.