City: New Harmony, IN
County: Posey County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.12977824, -87.94153205
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wabash River
2 runs
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 Harmony boat ramp provides public access to the Wabash River in historic New Harmony, Indiana. This is a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring this section of the river. The ramp is located in the town of New Harmony (Posey County), which offers nearby amenities including restaurants and a scenic river walk (.25 mile) that connects from the picnic area to the boat ramp.
The Wabash River in this area features notable natural features including the Old Dam, a formation of natural rock structures that create rapids, pools, and varying water conditions depending on seasonal flow. Water levels are particularly important to monitor—in summer months when water is lower, rocky sections may emerge. Paddlers and boaters should check current water conditions before launching, especially if planning trips downstream. This access point is one of the few public ramps available on this section of the Wabash River.
The Wabash River in this area features notable natural features including the Old Dam, a formation of natural rock structures that create rapids, pools, and varying water conditions depending on seasonal flow. Water levels are particularly important to monitor—in summer months when water is lower, rocky sections may emerge. Paddlers and boaters should check current water conditions before launching, especially if planning trips downstream. This access point is one of the few public ramps available on this section of the Wabash River.