Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:36 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ritchie Mines Access
| Location | Mellin, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Macfarlan Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.117432, -81.172368 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ritchie |
Ritchie Mines Access is a public boat launch providing access to Macfarlan Creek in Mellin, West Virginia at coordinates 39.11743, -81.17237. Data published by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR).
Ritchie Mines Access is a public boat launch on Macfarlan Creek in Mellin, Ritchie 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 Ritchie Mines Access
Is Ritchie Mines Access free to use?
Yes, Ritchie Mines Access is a public boat launch with free access in Mellin, West Virginia.
What water does Ritchie Mines Access access?
Ritchie Mines Access provides boat launch access to Macfarlan Creek in Mellin, West Virginia.
How do I get to Ritchie Mines Access?
Ritchie Mines Access is located at coordinates 39.117432, -81.172368 in Mellin, 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 Ritchie Mines Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.