Muskingum River Access

**Location & Access:** Malta Ramp is a public boat launch located in Malta, Morgan County, Ohio on Bell Creek and the Muskingum River. The facility provides vehicle and trailer access for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats onto the Muskingum River system.

**What to Expect:** This is a straightforward ramp facility ideal for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the Muskingum River. The area offers a relaxing paddling experience on this gentle river system. After your time on the water, the village of Malta offers convenient amenities including dining options at local restaurants. A newer kayak-specific launch was planned for completion in spring 2023, which may provide an alternative option for paddlers without trailers.

**Nearby Attractions:** While based in Malta, you're positioned to explore the broader Muskingum Valley region. Burr Oak Lake and the scenic caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park are within an hour's drive north via US 33 and OH 13 from nearby Athens—making this a good base for combining river paddling with other outdoor recreation in southeastern Ohio.