Ohio Boat Access Sites GIS - Explore Ohio's boating access sites using a GIS database-driven application. Makes maps on-the-fly. You must "allow pop-ups" for this application to work.
Ohio Boating Access Facilities [KML; 680K] - Google Earth data file. Internet Explorer users: Right click on KML file and "Save Link As...." [See more about "Using Google Earth," below.]
Boat Access by County - A list of paved, public boat ramps on all lakes greater than 50 acres.

Rivers and Streams

Carry-in Access: Boating On Ohio's Streams - A regional breakdown of Ohio's river and stream access points; includes features, access, hazards along Ohio's major creeks and streams
Ohio Water Trails - Waterways with designated access for paddlers, anglers, and nature lovers. Includes PDF versions of the Kokosing River and Muskingum River water trails as well as links to other water trails in Ohio and other states.

More On Using Google Earth

Google Earth is a web desktop application that allows you to "fly" the earth to a particular destination, get driving directions, and more. A free version is available for download at earth.google.com

After Google Earth is installed on your computer, download the KML file above and save it to your hard drive. (IE users: right-click on the KML file and "Save Target As....") When you double-click the KML file on your hard drive, Google Earth will launch.

Under the "My Places" pane on the lefthand side of the screen, find "Ohio Boat Access Sites" in the "Temporary Places" folder. Drag "Ohio Boat Access Sites" to your "My Places" folder. This ensures that "Ohio Boat Access Sites" will appear anytime Google Earth is launched.

Available Publications

Ohio Boat Launch Map and Guide Muskingum River Water Trail Map Kokosing River Water Trail Map Boating On Ohio's Streams - Eastern Regions Boating On Ohio's Streams - Western Regions
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