Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:45 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 — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Thorn Creek Access
| Location | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Thorn Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.579171, -79.357116 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pendleton |
Thorn Creek Access is a public boat launch providing access to Thorn Creek in West Virginia at coordinates 38.57917, -79.35712. Data published by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR).
Thorn Creek Access is a public boat launch on Thorn Creek in Pendleton 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 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thorn Creek Access
Is Thorn Creek Access free to use?
Yes, Thorn Creek Access is a public boat launch with free access in West Virginia.
What water does Thorn Creek Access access?
Thorn Creek Access provides boat launch access to Thorn Creek in West Virginia.
How do I get to Thorn Creek Access?
Thorn Creek Access is located at coordinates 38.579171, -79.357116 in 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 Thorn Creek Access includes 3 other public boat ramps within 12.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.