Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:37 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 (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access
| Location | Mellin, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gillespie Run |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.129618, -81.181734 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ritchie |
Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access is a public boat launch providing access to Gillespie Run in Mellin, West Virginia at coordinates 39.12962, -81.18173. Data published by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR).
Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access is a public boat launch on Gillespie Run 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 Co Rt 1/7 Access
Is Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access free to use?
Yes, Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access is a public boat launch with free access in Mellin, West Virginia.
What water does Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access access?
Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access provides boat launch access to Gillespie Run in Mellin, West Virginia.
How do I get to Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access?
Ritchie Mines Co Rt 1/7 Access is located at coordinates 39.129618, -81.181734 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 Co Rt 1/7 Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.