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Chagrin River Park (Lake Metroparks) Access

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Chagrin River · near Eastlake · Ohio

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2006) reported in Chagrin River 540 m from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Coordinates
41.65940, -81.41817

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Conditions

Water level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge Chagrin River at Willoughby OH, 2.1 mi from this launch on Chagrin River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On the river

River hazards

Keep well clear of dams: strong currents and restricted zones above and below them.

  • Dam, 3.1 mi upstream. washed out lowhead dam at Daniels Park off of S.R.84 in Willoughby, portage river left. (before S.R. 84 bridge) · Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords)

Up to 10 river miles each way, from the agencies' inventories; not every hazard is listed and rivers change. Scout before you go.

Sources: Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords).

On Chagrin River

River in Ohio. All launches on Chagrin River.

Community

Where people who use Chagrin River talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Ohio DNR Boater and Stream Access (facility guide and paddling access). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.