The Ohio River

The Adventure…

The Ohio River is known for being a great water recreation area. Boaters can travel on the Ohio River through Meigs County for 34 unrestricted miles. Popular activities include boating, jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing

11 access points in Meigs County:

Apple Grove Access - State Route 338 at Apple Grove, Ohio.
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Forked Run Public Ramp - Off State Route 124, 4 miles west of Reedsville, Ohio.
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Leading Creek Ramp - North Front Street and Oak Street off State Route 7, Middleport, Ohio.
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Middleport City Ramp - Corner of First Ave. and Walnut Street, Middleport, Ohio.
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Old Lock 24 Campgrounds, Fuel, and Ramp - State Route 124, Racine, Ohio.
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Portland Access - Off State Route 124, 2 miles north of Portland, Ohio.
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Racine City Ramp - 3rd Street to Main Street turn right, Racine, Ohio.
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Racine (Tailwater) - State Route 338, 5 miles south of Racine, Ohio.
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Riverside Amphitheater Courtesy Dock - East Main Street, Pomeroy, Ohio.
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Shade River Access - Mouth of Shade River, off State Route 124, 2 miles north of Long Bottom, Ohio.
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Syracuse City Ramp - Bridge Street to Marina Drive off State Route 124, Syracuse City Park, Syracuse, Ohio. 
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Learn More...

Meigs County Tourism
238 West Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio  45769

740.992.2239
740.949.7039
 
E-mail: director@meigscountytourism.com

Getting there’s Half the Adventure…

The Ohio River forms Meigs County’s eastern border. The river can be accessed from a variety of places listed above.

 

Nearby Adventures…

Art & Culture
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Meigs County
River City Players – Rutland, Meigs County

Historic Sites & Places
The Chester Courthouse – Long Bottom, Meigs County
Meigs County Museum – Pomeroy, Meigs County
Buffington Island Memorial State Park – Portland, Meigs County

Parks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Forked Run State Park – Meigs County
Shade River State Park – Meigs County
Desonier State Nature Preserve – Athens County

 

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