Ohio Lakes 2000 acres or larger with a note of a few smaller unlimited HP
lakes.
Lake Erie.
Various places to launch, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing,
Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking. Suggested Sights and events, The Rock
Hall of Fame and waterfront area. Cedar Point, Sandusky Bay, Marblehead, Kelly's
Island, Put-n-Bay, Canadian Peeles Island, Toledo . Various boating events
year round. Call 1-800 BUCKEYE for more information on boating related events.
Some launch ramp fees may apply. Catawba Island (derivable from the mainland)
has the closest launch ramps to Put-n-Bay. Suggest Marine Radio and GPS. Check
weather for small craft advisories (waves can get in the 6-10 feet range on
sudden wind change). (419) 797-4530 Catawba Island State Park, (Free Ramp).
Can access from Chargrin River in Lake County, Huron River in Erie County,
Sandusky River in Sandusky County, and Maumee in Lucas / Wood County in Toledo.
Ideal launching communities include the Catawba Island area just northwest
west of Sandusky, Sandusky in areas near the Cedar Point Causeway, the
Boating Community of Vermilion, Ohio (Boating Americas prime pick) and
Lorain. There are also many other posted launching areas along Route
6.
The Ohio
River. Southern counties of the state. Various places to launch (about
every 20 miles), Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming,
Sailing, Picnicking, Information Center in Marietta. Suggested Sights
and events for 1998 to be posted. Various boating events in Cincinnati.
Some launch ramp fees may apply. (Be sure to check "Links Page"). Also accessible
from Muskingum as far north as Dresdin. Ohio and Hand Locked through 11 locks
through Zanesville, plus Little Miami River in Cincinnati. Cincinnati offers
excellent boating opportunities with ramping available for a small fee at
various points including Schmidts off the eastern I475 loop with an easy run
westward to downtown Cincinnati. Many restaurants along the downtown riverfront
offer docking on the Covington, KY side with excellent views of downtown and
Cinergy Field (current home of the Reds and Bengels). October 13-17, 1999
Tall Stacks will bring the past to life, as America's grandest riverboats
gather on the Ohio River at Cincinnati for 5 days of good old-fashioned fun
October 13-17, 1999. Riverboat cruises & races, boat rides, costumed characters,
historical re-enactments, Dixieland jazz and down-home cooking' will give
visitors of all ages an unforgettable slice of Americana. This will be a major
boating event, make plans to be there next year. The Ohio River in the Marietta
area is also growing with regard to boating. It has jet ski rentals in Belpre,
Ohio. New this year is a restaurant overlooking the Ohio with bands
on the weekends and a new addition this year which is a great asset
to the area is the water support team that was sponsored by Pepsi, Dairy Queen
of Marietta, and WNUS radio. The support team is on the water every weekend
giving free tows, gas, and jump starts while promoting boating safety
and giving live radio broadcasts to help boaters while in the area.
If you happen to find the boat cool treat on the water with all the logos
on it stop them and the will give you a free water support team
tee shirt.
Cuyahoga
River. Cuyahoga County. In the Heart of Cleveland!. Various Launch areas,
some may have fee. Fishing, Sailing, Fuel and Rental Boats. The "Bottoms"
has become a popular area with restaurants and clubs.
Maumee River.
Henry/Wood/Lucas Counties. Unlimited H.P. Various Launch Ramps. Fishing,
Sailing, Skiing, Fuel. Note.. check with local area on skiing regulations.
Suggest Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Wood County. (419) 832-7662.
Muskingum
River Parkway. Muskingum, Morgan, Washington Counties. Unlimited H.P.,
Fishing, Fuel, Information Center (at the Zanesville lock) Picnic Grounds,
Campsites, Skiing, Canoeing, Various launch areas, some charge small fee.
The only Navigable Inland Ohio River that still has Hand Turned Locks built
in the 1800s. Average depth is 5-10 feet, and locks operate on most summer
weekends. 35 dollar annual fee ($ 50 dollars over 26 feet) covers all 11 locks.
Be sure to check out the Zanes Trace Commemoration in middle June with concerts
and fireworks above the Zanesville Locks and the Marietta Sternwheeler Festival
in September on the south end of the parkway. Lorena Sternwheeler
operates May until October in Zanesville. * Note, McConnelsville south lock
# 7 is closed this year. Operation in 98 on the rest of the locks is 8 am
to 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
O'Shaughnessy
Res. / Griggs Res. (Scioto River) . 1330 / 364 Acres Columbus / Delaware-Franklin
Counties. Must mention because of Columbus Boaters. Watch for no wake and
ski areas. O'Shaughnessy adjacent to Columbus Zoo but zoo is not accessible
from boat. Sailing, Skiing, canoeing only on O'Shaughnessy. Fuel, Rental Docks
and Picnicking available on both. Check for special events in Columbus Dispatch.
Sailing suggested for Hoover Res. (3300 Acres) 6 hp limit.
Alum Creek
State Park . 3387 Acres. Delaware County north of Columbus. Various Free
launch, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing,
Picnicking, Scuba (by permission), Ice Boating, Canoeing. Note.. Para-sailing
by permission. Great for boat camping, also excellent coves for fishing, swimming
(designated). No wake zone north of US 36. Columbus weekend boating traffic
may cause heavy wakes. (614) 548-4631. Click
Here For a Detailed Map of Alum Creek Reservoir .
Berlin Res.
3590 Acres. Portage County. Unlimited H.P. Free Launch Ramps near dam,
Fishing, Sailing, Canoeing, Skiing, Picnicking, Rental Docks, Fuel, Rental
Boats, Swimming, Ice Boating, Scuba Diving. Click
here for pdf map
Buck Creek
State Park (C.J. Brown Res.). 2120 Acres. Clark County near Springfield.
Free launch, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Sailing,
Picnicking, Scuba, Ice Boating, Canoeing. (513) 322-5284. Click
Here for pdf map.
Buckeye
Lake. 3300 Acres. Various Free launch, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals,
Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, Ice Boating, Canoeing.
Note.. Shallow in some areas. Average 5-8 feet in depth. Buckeye Lake is South
of Newark near I-70. Suggested events: Sweet Corn Festival in Fall in Millersport.
Click here for
pdf map.
Branch Reservoir
/ West Branch State Park. Skiing, Fishing, Sailing, Campsites, Picnic
Grounds, Fishing, Ramps, Marina, Fuel, Information Area. Surrounded by dense
forest, this lake is popular for all water sports activities. Located just
east of Ravenna, Ohio off Ravenna Warren Rd.
Clear Fork
Resorvoir. 971
Acres, 15 miles of shoreline. Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Beach, Campgrounds,
Marina, Picnic area, Boating Speed Limit 8 mph. Located near Mansfield. Click
for pdf map
Caesar Creek
Res. Caesar Creek State Park. 2830 Acres. Warren County. Unlimited H.P..
Free Launch Ramps, Fishing, Sailing, Canoeing, Skiing, Picnicking, Swimming,
Ice Boating. (513) 897-3055. Click
Here for pdf map.
Deer Creek
Lake, Deer Creek State Park. 1277 Acres. Pickaway County. Unlimited H.P.
Free Launch Ramps, Fishing, Sailing, Canoeing, Skiing, Picnicking, Rental
Docks, Fuel, Rental Boats, Swimming, Ice Boating. (614) 869-3124.
Delaware
State Park. 1330 Acres. Delaware County at Delaware State Park. A little
smaller but nice lower traffic lake. Two Free Launch Ramps, Unlimited HP.
Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Sailing, Picnicking, Canoeing.
(614) 369-2761.
Grand Lake
St. Marys. 13,849 Acres. Auglaize County. Various places to launch, Unlimited
HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Sailing, Skiing, Picnicking,
Scuba, Ice Boating, Canoeing, also can use Air Boats and Hovercraft in ski
/ open zones. (419) 394-3611.
Indian Lake.
5800 Acres. Logan County. Unlimited HP. Camping (including 20 boat campsites),
Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, Skiing, Cabins,
Canoeing. Ice Boating, Note.. Shallow in some areas. Fast Food available from
water. Indian Lake State Park 937-843-2717. Extra Information at http://www.indianlake.com
.
Marsha Lake.
2160 Acres. Clermont County at East Fork State Park. Free Launch, Unlimited
HP. Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, Swimming, Canoeing.
Note.. No Fuel. (513) 734-4323.
Mosquito
Creek, Mosquito Creek State Park. 7850 Acres. Trumbull County. Unlimited
H.P. Free Launch Ramps, Fishing, Sailing, Canoeing, Skiing, Picnicking, Rental
Docks, Fuel, Rental Boats, Swimming, Ice Boating. Airboats, Hovercraft in
ski/speed zones. (216) 637-2856.
Paint Creek
Lake / Rocky Fork Lake. 1200 / 2080 Acres. Both in Highland County West
of Chillicothe. Free Launch, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing,
Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, (Scuba, Ice Boating on Paint Creek
Lake). Canoeing. Very Scenic Area!. Click
here for pdf map.
Salt Fork
Res. 2952 Acres. Guernsey County North of I-70 / I-77 Interchange Cambridge.
Various Free launch ramps, Unlimited HP. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing,
Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, Cabins, Camping with boat slips, Canoeing.
Note.. One of Ohio's best State Parks. McDonalds available at Beach accessible
from boaters swimming area. Highly suggested in Fall when leaves change. Be
sure to check out the golf course and lodge in Salt Fork State Park. (614)
439-3521. Click
Here for pdf map.
Seneca Lake.
3550 Acres in Noble County just south of Cambridge, accessible off I-70
or I-77. 180 H.P. Max. Free Launch Ramps near dam, Fishing, Sailing, Canoeing,
Skiing, Picnicking, Rental Docks, Fuel, Rental Boats, Swimming, Ice Boating.
Cabins are available along with camping with slips or docks. Islands are also
a fun stop!. There is a full service marina at the north end of the lake,
and a restaurant overlooks the slips. I personally recommend this lake if
your in the Southeastern Ohio Area. (216) 343-6647. Click
Here for pdf map.
Tappan Lake.
2350 Acres. Free launch Ramps, 120 HP. Harrison County in East Central
Ohio N.E. of Salt Fork. Camping, Rentals, Fuel, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing,
Sailing, Picnicking, Ice Boating, Canoeing. (216) 343-6647. Click
Here for pdf map.
Ward Canal
"Metzger Marsh State Park". Lucas County. Unlimited HP. Camping, Slip
Rentals, Fishing, Skiing, Sailing, Picnicking, Canoeing. (419) 424-5000.
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