Big Chimney
Pinch, Kanawha County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Car parking
- 8 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Charleston
Elk River Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Elk River in West Virginia, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
29 public launches · 11 with trailer ramps · 18 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 with restrooms
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Counties: Clay County, Braxton County, Kanawha County, Webster County, Randolph County, Pocahontas County
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Blue Creek
Elkview, Kanawha County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Car parking
- 20 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Charleston
Clendenin
Clendenin, Kanawha County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Surface
- Dirt
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Charleston
Clendenin South
Clendenin, Kanawha County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete & Metal
- Car parking
- 8 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Charleston
Frametown
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Dirt
- Car parking
- 2 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 48 mi from Oak Hill
Queen Shoals
Clendenin, Clay County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Dirt
- Car parking
- 2 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Charleston
Ivydale
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 39 mi from Oak Hill
Sutton Lake Bakers Run Campground
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 31 mi from Buckhannon
Sutton Lake Bee Run
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 34 mi from Buckhannon
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 304-765-2816
Directions: Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are located at the Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4, approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam. Shelters 4 and 5 are located in the Bee Run Day-Use Area. From I-79, take Exit 67 toward Flatwoods. Turn right on SR-4. Go 1 mile to SR-15 and turn left. Continue a mile t
Sutton Lake: Gerald R Freeman Campground
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 28 mi from Buckhannon
Sutton dam Tailwaters
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 34 mi from Buckhannon
Coonskin Boat Launch
Charleston, Kanawha County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Charleston
King Shoals
Clendenin, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Wood
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Charleston
Duck #2
Clay, Braxton County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Ground
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 44 mi from Oak Hill
Mary L Chilton Road Side Park
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Dirt
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from Oak Hill
Clay County Courthouse
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 34 mi from Oak Hill
Dorfee
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 32 mi from Oak Hill
Duck #1
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 44 mi from Oak Hill
Jack Bend Downstream
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Charleston
Jack Bend Upstream
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Charleston
Jim Compton WMA
Webster Springs, Randolph County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 15 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 32 mi from Buckhannon
Slaty Fork C&R
Marlinton, Pocahontas County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 5 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 38 mi from Elkins
Webster Springs Park
Webster Springs, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Car parking
- 20 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from Buckhannon
Baltimore Run
Webster Springs, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 34 mi from Buckhannon
Elk River Rail Road Bridge
Webster Springs, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 33 mi from Buckhannon
Hartland Bridge
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 32 mi from Oak Hill
Strange Creek
Sutton, Braxton County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 43 mi from Oak Hill
WVDOH Clay
Clay, Clay County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 35 mi from Oak Hill
Whitaker Falls
Webster Springs, Webster County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 32 mi from Buckhannon
Other lakes and rivers nearby
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- Pocatalico River (2)
- Coal River (5)
- Big Coal River (6)
- Kanawha River (15)
- Wallback Lake (2)
- Little Coal River (6)
- New River (15)