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Access Site OH

Adams Lake State Park

Lick Fork

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: West Union, OH
County: Adams County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.81368000, -83.52217478
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About This Access Site
Adams Lake State Park offers a small boat ramp near the park entrance for access to this 47-acre impoundment on Lick Fork in West Union. **Important note for paddlers: Only hand-powered craft and electric motors are permitted on the lake—gasoline-powered motors are not allowed.** This restriction makes it an ideal destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking a calm, motor-free paddling environment. The park provides free entry and features an accessible fishing pier alongside the launch facility.

The lake is surrounded by scenic piedmont pine and hardwood forests, with an easy two-mile hiking trail looping around the shoreline. While facilities appear modest, this small state park offers a peaceful paddling spot for non-motorized boaters in Adams County. Plan for a quiet, intimate lake experience rather than a high-traffic recreation area.