Ohio / Olentangy River /
Northmoor Park Access
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Olentangy River · near Upper Arlington · Ohio
Zebra mussels (latest report 2004) reported in Olentangy River 830 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
- 40.03405, -83.02649
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, flow at the Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH gauge · USGS, 2.5 mi away on Olentangy River
Water level
Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.
USGS gauge Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH, 2.5 mi from this launch on Olentangy River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On the river
Keep well clear of dams: strong currents and restricted zones above and below them.
- Dam, 0.4 mi downstream.
Como Dam south of Como and North Broadway Avenue behind Canterbury apartments, portage river right
· Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords) - Dam, 1.0 mi downstream.
Union Cemetery Dam at northeast corner of Union Cemetery, about 1/2 mile upriver of Dodridge St. Bridge Dam. To portage, take out river left, cross bridge, put back in river right.
· Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords) - Dam, 1.4 mi downstream.
North of Dodridge St. in Columbus, portage river right
· Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords) - Dam, 3.1 mi upstream.
at Broadmeadows Park off Broadmeadows Boulevard south of S.R 161, off S.R. 315 in Worthington, portage river right or left
· Ohio DNR paddling hazards (dams, falls, fords) - Dam, 4.0 mi upstream.
Coffer Dam 1/4 mile south of S.R. 161 bridge at northeast side of Antrim Park on river right and at end of Fox Lane on river left, portage river left
· 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 Olentangy River
River in Ohio. All launches on Olentangy River.
Community
Where people who use Olentangy River talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Tuttle Park Access · 1.7 mi · Olentangy River
- Trabue Murphy Landing · 3.5 mi · Scioto River
- Harrison Park Access · 3.6 mi · Olentangy River
- Lower Olentangy Downtown Ramp · 4.7 mi · Olentangy River
- Innis Park South Access · 4.9 mi · Alum Creek
- Innis Park North Access · 5.0 mi · Alum Creek
Sources
- Ohio DNR Boater and Stream Access (facility guide and paddling access) record 653 · Public data (ODNR GIS), liability statement only; no use limitations stated
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