Access Site
OH
Shawnee State Park - Roosevelt Lake
City: West Portsmouth, OH
County: Scioto County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.72616873, -83.17632807
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Upper Twin Creek at McGaw OH
6.1 mi away
Ohio River at Portsmouth, OH
9.7 mi away
Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH
14.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
This boat ramp provides access to Roosevelt Lake, a 68-acre impoundment in the Headwaters Turkey Creek system near West Portsmouth. The ramp is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and paddleboarders, as **Roosevelt Lake is restricted to hand-powered and electric-only motorized boats**, making it a quieter paddling environment. The park offers equipment rentals, including canoes, available May through October for visitors without their own boats.
The access site is part of a two-lake complex at Shawnee State Park; if you're interested in exploring both water bodies, note that Turkey Creek Lake permits gas motors at idle speed and also has its own launch ramp. Plan to arrive during daylight hours, and be aware that rental availability is seasonal. This is a well-maintained facility suitable for paddlers of all skill levels seeking calm-water recreation.
The access site is part of a two-lake complex at Shawnee State Park; if you're interested in exploring both water bodies, note that Turkey Creek Lake permits gas motors at idle speed and also has its own launch ramp. Plan to arrive during daylight hours, and be aware that rental availability is seasonal. This is a well-maintained facility suitable for paddlers of all skill levels seeking calm-water recreation.