Ohio / Big Walnut Creek /
Helsel Park Unimproved Access
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Big Walnut Creek · near Whitehall · Ohio
Zebra mussels (latest report 2000) reported in Big Walnut Creek 4.1 km 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
- 39.90996, -82.88133
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, flow at the Big Walnut Creek at Rees OH gauge · USGS, 5.5 mi away on Big Walnut Creek
Water level
Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.
USGS gauge Big Walnut Creek at Rees OH, 5.5 mi from this launch on Big Walnut Creek: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On the river
- Hazard, 1.5 mi downstream.
BRIDGE CONTRUCTION - Portage available during contruction hours. Small channel open when construction workers are not present.
· Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords) - Hazard, 5.5 mi downstream.
Take out to portage around Groveport Road bridge; river funnels through culvert. Portage river right, do not paddle under 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.
On Big Walnut Creek
River in Ohio. All launches on Big Walnut Creek.
Community
Where people who use Big Walnut Creek talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Nafzger Park Access · 1.4 mi · Big Walnut Creek
- Three Creeks Metro Park Watkins Rd. Access · 1.9 mi · Alum Creek
- Big Walnut Park / Far East Rec. Center Access · 2.2 mi · Big Walnut Creek
- Big Walnut Park Access · 2.6 mi · Big Walnut Creek
- Three Creeks Metro Park Groveport Rd. Access · 3.9 mi · Big Walnut Creek
- Schneider Park Access · 4.4 mi · Alum Creek
Sources
- Ohio DNR Boater and Stream Access (facility guide and paddling access) record 1504 · Public data (ODNR GIS), liability statement only; no use limitations stated
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