You'll find Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp in Akron. It's a public boat ramp. Launching at Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp is free. Closest alternative: Summit Lake Park Boat Ramp in Akron (6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Akron, OH |
| Water | Portage Lakes |
| Park | Portage Lakes State Park |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp is in Akron, Ohio. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Portage Lakes.
Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Portage Lakes State Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe/Kayak Launch in Cuyahoga Falls in Cuyahoga Falls, about 12 miles away.
Summit Lake Park Boat Ramp in Akron (6 miles), James B. Dodds Lakefront Park Boat Ramp in Lakemore (6.8 miles) and Wingfoot Lake State Park Fishing Pier in Mogadore (10 miles).
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