Forked Run Wildlife Access

Boat ramp · on Ohio River · near Long Bottom · Ohio

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2010) reported in Ohio River 860 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: Boat ramp
Fee: Free
Motors: No horsepower limit
Managed by: ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Four
Website: wildlife.ohiodnr.gov
Coordinates: 39.07914, -81.78359

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Conditions

Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service

On the river

River mile 207.9 on Ohio River · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Mile Markers, placed between its mile markers

Sources: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Mile Markers.

On Ohio River

River in Ohio. All launches on Ohio River.

Community

Where people who use Ohio River talk about it.

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Nearby launches

Forked Run State Park - Concession Ramp · 1.2 mi · Forked Run Lake
Forked Run State Park - Curtiss Hollow · 1.6 mi · Forked Run Lake
Belleville Boat Ramp · 4.7 mi · Ohio River
Lee Creek Carry-in Access · 6.0 mi · Lee Creek
Turkey Run Lake Boat Launch · 7.7 mi · Turkey Run Lake
Old Town Creek Access · 9.1 mi · Ohio River

Sources

Ohio DNR Boater and Stream Access (facility guide and paddling access) record 530005 · Public data (ODNR GIS), liability statement only; no use limitations stated

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