Saint Marys boat ramp, a public boat ramp on The Thoroughfare, is located in Newport. Pittsburgh is the nearest big city, about 97 miles away. Closest alternative: French Creek public access site in Newport (2.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newport, OH |
| Water | The Thoroughfare |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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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Saint Marys boat ramp is in Newport, Ohio. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Saint Marys boat ramp.
The Thoroughfare, in Newport.
We don't have fee information for Saint Marys boat ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Saint Marys boat ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp in Williamstown, about 11 miles away.
French Creek public access site in Newport (2.5 miles), Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp in Williamstown (11 miles) and Catch and Release Fishing in Williamstown (13 miles).
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