NEW MAP OF OHIO’S BOAT LAUNCH FACILITIES AVAILABLE
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COLUMBUS, OH - In an effort to provide boaters more up-to-date waterway information, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has published a new guide highlighting boat launch sites across the state and available boating facilities.

The free, full-color guide is available through the ODNR Division of Watercraft by calling 1-877-4BOATER, or by visiting the ODNR web site at ohiodnr.com. It is also available from any watercraft registration agent and Division of Watercraft district office.

The guide is an easy-to-read map of more than 350 public (and some private) boat launch facilities, along with nearby restrooms, parking lots and campgrounds. It features only medium to high-quality launch facilities, with the number of trailer launch lanes available, their location, and a phone number to obtain additional boating information for each launch site.

The guide is divided into three primary boating regions: Lake Erie, the Ohio River and inland waterways. It designates each launch facility based upon the horsepower restrictions for that specific waterway.

“This new map and guide provides boaters a more convenient way to decide where they want to boat in the state and what quality launch facilities and amenities are offered in that area,” said Ken Alvey, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft.