Access Site
WV
New Cumberland Firefighters Memorial
City: New Cumberland, WV
County: Hancock County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.49990542, -80.61209489
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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 New Cumberland Firefighters Memorial provides public boat access to the Ohio River on the left (West Virginia) bank, approximately 2 miles downstream from the New Cumberland Dam in Hancock County. This location offers convenient access to the Ohio River's New Cumberland Pool, a broad, stable section of river created by the dam. The ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger recreational boats seeking to explore this major waterway.
Paddlers launching here will find themselves in a wide, slow-moving pool ideal for recreational boating and fishing. The nearby New Cumberland Lock and Dam features a modern 1,200- by 110-foot main chamber that facilitates large commercial tows, so boaters should be aware of occasional barge traffic. The site is centrally located in the region—roughly 5 miles from Tomlinson Run—making it accessible for day trips and longer paddling excursions along the Ohio River. Contact the West Virginia DNR for current information on facilities, amenities, and any access fees.
Paddlers launching here will find themselves in a wide, slow-moving pool ideal for recreational boating and fishing. The nearby New Cumberland Lock and Dam features a modern 1,200- by 110-foot main chamber that facilitates large commercial tows, so boaters should be aware of occasional barge traffic. The site is centrally located in the region—roughly 5 miles from Tomlinson Run—making it accessible for day trips and longer paddling excursions along the Ohio River. Contact the West Virginia DNR for current information on facilities, amenities, and any access fees.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Ohio River - New Cumberland Pool
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