Below are boat ramps around the Miami Valley at public lakes in Butler, Clinton, Greene,
Montgomery, Preble, and Warren counties that can be used for fishing.

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

 

Great Miami River

Location Launch Lease
docks 		Transient
docks 		Amenities
Black St. Ramp - Combs Park
(513) 868-5874
Butler County 		Yes No No
Bicentennial Boat Ramp
(513) 868-5814
Butler County 		Yes No No Restroom

Cowan Lake 688 acres - 10 Horsepower limit

South Shore Marina
(937) 289-2105
Clinton
Yes Yes No Restroom; Fuel; DW; Rent; BSup; Camping; Ph; F
Cowan Lake State Park
West End Ramp
(937) 289-2105
Clinton 		Yes No No Restroom; Fuel; DW; Rent; West End Ramp BSup; Camping; Ph; F
Cowan Lake State Park
East End Ramp
(937) 289-2105
Clinton 		Yes No No Restroom; Camping; Ph
Cowan Lake State Park
Campground North Side
(937) 289-2105
Clinton 		Yes No No Restroom; Camping

Acton Lake 604 acres - 10 Horsepower limit

Hueston Woods State Park
(937) 523-6347
Preble 		Yes Yes No Restroom; DW; Camping; Ph

Caesar Creek Reservoir 2,830 acres - 10 mph sunset to sunrise.

Caesar Creek State Park
Wellman Meadow Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes No No Restroom; DW; Camping; Ph
Caesar Creek State Park
North Pool Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes No No Restroom; DW; Camping; Ph
Caesar Creek State Park
Hand Launch Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes No No Restroom; Camping; Ph
Caesar Creek State Park
Haines Road Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes No No Restroom; Camping
Caesar Creek State Park
Furnace Shores Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes
Fee 		No No Restroom; Camping
Caesar Creek State Park
Campground Ramp
(937) 897-3055
Warren 		Yes No No Restroom; DW; Camping; Ph

Eastwood Lake 184 acres - 10 mph sunset to sunrise.

Eastwood Lake Metro Park
(937) 278-8231
Montgomery 		Yes No No Restroom/ADA; DW; Ph

Legend For Boating Tables

  • Fuel Gas/Fuel available at this site.
  • W - Water hook-up available at the dock.
  • E Electric hook-up available at the dock.
  • D Dump station located at the site for any portable toilets on board recreational boats.
  • P Pumpouts available for any recreational boats having permanently installed holding tanks for on board toilets.
  • Rent Boat Rentals available for the general public. The types and fees for boat rentals will vary. Please call the controlling agency for details.
  • S Public Showers on site.
  • DW Drinking Water available. This is typically a drinking fountain, but may also have a faucet for potable water.
  • Bsup Boating Supplies available at this site. This may be a small marine store or a full service marina.
  • Ph Public pay phone(s) on location.
  • Pic Picnic areas present.
  • F Food available at the facility. This may be a convenience store, snack bar, or restaurant.
  • Camping Camping nearby. For some lakes, the camping is at that locale. For other areas, the camping has to be within walking distance of the dock to be listed.
  • Acres Number of acres contained within the impounded lake or reservoir. Facilities on rivers and Lake Erie are listed as such.
  • Restroom facilities available at the site. ADA accessible indicated.
  • Horsepower Restrictions to horsepower and/or motors that are in Limit compliance with the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1547 and the rules that are adopted under this section.
  • Boat Launch Launch ramp located at that site.
  • Fee A launch fee is required at the site.
  • Lease Docks Seasonal docks are available to lease. Call the controlling agency for availability, dock fees, and lease process.
  • Transient Dockage available for short stays, typically fewer than 10 nights. Some docks may be available through a reservations system by the controlling agency.
  • ADA Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility issues have been addressed. Parking lots and pathways meet ADA standards. Facilities such as docks may be affected by seasonal changes in water levels. Accessibility may vary when levels are not at normal pool.