Access Site
WV
Mason Courtesy Dock
City: Mason, WV
County: Mason County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.02484854, -82.03029693
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Ohio River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Mason Courtesy Dock provides public access to the Ohio River in Mason, WV, offering a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The facility features a courtesy dock and parking area. Access to the boat launch requires crossing the Greenway Trail, which runs along the top of the floodwall levee—follow posted signs to reach the water. Note that parking is restricted to designated areas; do not park on the entry road or boat launch itself.
From this location, paddlers can access the Racine Pool, a navigable section of the Ohio River that extends approximately 34 miles upstream to Belleville Locks and Dam. This pool offers excellent opportunities for recreational boating and fishing. The site is maintained by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as part of the state's network of public water access points. Nearby tributaries also provide alternatives for kayaking and canoeing if you're seeking smaller-water experiences.
From this location, paddlers can access the Racine Pool, a navigable section of the Ohio River that extends approximately 34 miles upstream to Belleville Locks and Dam. This pool offers excellent opportunities for recreational boating and fishing. The site is maintained by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as part of the state's network of public water access points. Nearby tributaries also provide alternatives for kayaking and canoeing if you're seeking smaller-water experiences.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Ohio River - Racine Pool
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