Boat Ramps in Defiance County, Ohio

16 public launches · 5 with trailer ramps · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free

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Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area

Oxbow Lake · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free
Lake size: 39 acres
Nearest town: 6 mi from Defiance

Managed by ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Two · (419) 424-5000 · Website

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Unlim/No Wake.

Address: 19966 Schick Rd / Trinity (147) Defiance 43512-

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Defiance Reservoir Boat Ramp

Defiance Reservoir · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free
Lake size: 70 acres

Managed by City of Defiance - Parks & Recreation · (419) 784-2745

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Electric Only.

Address: 1261 Precision Way Defiance 43512-

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Five Mile Creek Wildlife Access

Auglaize River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free
Nearest town: 6 mi from Defiance

Managed by ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Two · (419) 424-5000 · Website

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Unlimited.

Address: off State Route 111, 5 miles SW of Defiance Defiance 43512-

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Independence Dam State Park Marina

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free
Nearest town: 3 mi from Defiance

Managed by ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation · (419) 237-2593 · Website

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Unlimited.

Address: 27722 State Route 424 Defiance 43512-9085

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Pontiac Park Boat Ramp

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free

Managed by City of Defiance - Parks & Recreation · (419) 784-2745

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Unlimited.

Address: Rt 424 - East River Drive Defiance 43512-

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Auglaize River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Defiance #2

Auglaize River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 6 mi from Defiance

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Independence Dam State Park Campground Access

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 6 mi from Defiance

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Independence Dam State Park Take-out/Put-in Access

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 4 mi from Defiance

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Maumee River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Defiance #2

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 3 mi from Defiance

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Maumee River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Paulding

Maumee River · Paulding, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 8 mi from Defiance

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St. Joseph River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Edgerton

St. Joseph River · Edgerton, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 12 mi from Bryan

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Tiffin River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Defiance #2

Tiffin River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 6 mi from Defiance

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Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Boat Ramp near Defiance

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake · Defiance, Defiance County

Lake size: 42 acres

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Maumee River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Defiance #1

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)

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Tiffin River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Defiance #1

Tiffin River · Defiance, Defiance County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)

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Maumee River Boat Ramp near Defiance

Maumee River · Defiance, Defiance County

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