| Belleville Lake | “Belleville Lake” refers to the Ohio river impoundment upstream from the Belleville Locks and Dam, which is just upriver from Forked Run State Park in Meigs County. The normal level of this lake is 582 feet above sea level. |
| Williamstown, West Virginia Public Launching Ramp | River Mile 172.0 |
This site features a picnic area as well as the boat ramp. It is directly across from the City of Marietta, Ohio, barely upstream from the Muskingum River confluence with the Ohio River. To reach this ramp from Athens by car, take US-50, which is also Ohio State Route 32, east. Ohio State Route 7 will join with this just before Coolville. Keep following the signs for OH-7, through Marietta, to the Ohio River Bridge. Take this bridge over the river, then immediately turn right after the bridge onto Front Street in Williamstown. Go one block on Front Street and turn right into the small park. This site may be closed during winter or during high water. |
| Muskingum River | River Mile 173.2 |
Several boat ramps are on the Muskingum River, including one a short distance upriver from the confluence with the Ohio River. |
| J. Cochran Boat Ramp: Riverview, West Virginia | River Mile 183.6 | This boat ramp is in a side channel of the Ohio River, behind Neal Island. It is next to the Vienna Marina. |
| Point Park Public Launching Ramp & Ferry Landing: Parkersburg, West Virginia | River Mile 184.5 |
This is a boat ramp only. It is at the confluence of the Little Kanawha River with the Ohio River. However, as of this writing, it is being rebuilt and is not open. |
| Blennerhassett Island Launching Ramp | River Mile 186.0 | |
| City of Belpre Public Launching Ramp | River Mile 186.2 |
To reach this ramp from Athens, go east on US-50, which is also OH-32. Follow the signs for OH-32. At Belpre, you will come down to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop in onto Main Street to stay on OH-32. Go 0.9 mile to the stoplight at the foot of the bridge, which is Washington Boulevard. Go 1.4 miles on Washington Boulevard to George Street and turn left. Go about one long block to the park entrance, which will be on the right. After the turn, it’s 0.2 mile to the ramp itself. The ramp is in the Belpre River Access Park. |
| WVDNR Public Launching Ramp | River Mile 192.4 | |
| Athens Boat, Ski Club and Launching Ramp | River Mile 199.1 | |
| Eddie’s Marina and Boat Launching Ramp | River Mile 199.2 |
18 Pearl St, Hockingport, Ohio 45739; Ph: 740-667-3691 |
| ACE Belleville Locks and Dam site at Coolville | Ohio River Mile 199.3 |
Although this boat ramp is on the Hocking River, which mostly does not support recreational boating other than canoeing or kayaking, the ramp is within the Ohio River pool created by the Belleville Locks and Dam and is 5.9 miles from the Ohio River. The confluence of the Hocking River with the Ohio River is at Ohio River Mile 199.3. This site features the boat ramp, parking, and picnic tables and grills. To reach this boat ramp from Athens, take US-50 east to Coolville. After passing the junction for OH-144, go over the Hocking River bridge and take the first left on Frost Road, just past the bridge. Turn into the first driveway to the left; the ramp area borders US-50. |
| River’s Bend Marina Hocking River. Launching Ramp | River Mile 199.3 |
On the Hocking River, 1.0 mile from the Ohio River. |
| Racine Lake |
“Racine Lake” refers to the Ohio River impoundment upstream from the Racine Locks and Dam, which is close to Letart, West Virginia. The normal level of this lake is 560 feet above sea level. |
| ODNR Public Launching Ramp | River Mile 207.9 |
This ramp is across Ohio State Route 144 from Forked Run State Park, and is just downstream from the confluence of Forked Run with the Ohio River. |
| City of Ravenswood (West Virginia) Public Launching Ramp | River Mile 221.1 | |
