West State Street Canoe Portage on Margaret Creek, Athens, OH

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Athens, OH
Water	Margaret Creek
Park	West State Street Park
Launch fee	not in our data, check the signs at the launch

Illustration: a paddler in a life jacket stepping from a low dock into a kayak — Symbolic illustration, not West State Street Canoe Portage

Before you launch at West State Street Canoe Portage

Bring a fitted, Coast Guard approved life jacket for everyone paddling from West State Street Canoe Portage.
At West State Street Canoe Portage, unload gear first, then park, then carry the boat down.
Ohio registers canoes and kayaks, while stand-up paddleboards are exempt.

Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.

For the put-in

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How do I get to West State Street Canoe Portage?

West State Street Canoe Portage is in Athens, Ohio. Open the map link to see where West State Street Canoe Portage sits on the shore.

Which lake or river does West State Street Canoe Portage access?

It gives you access to Margaret Creek.

Is there a fee at West State Street Canoe Portage?

We don't have fee information for West State Street Canoe Portage, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.

What other boat launches are near West State Street Canoe Portage?

Kayak Launch in Athens in Athens (7.1 miles).

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Before you launch at West State Street Canoe Portage

For the put-in

Launch a kayak without getting soaked

The life jacket rule for every paddler

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