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Access Site PA

Shaws Landing

French Creek

Source: pennsylvania_state_university Updated 1 year ago
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City: Cochranton, PA
County: Crawford County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.54073141, -80.10397961
5630 Stopp Rd, Cochranton, PA 16314, USA
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
French Creek at Meadville, PA Same River 7 mi away
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French Creek at Utica, PA Same River 10.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Runs on French Creek

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
II 320 mi away Route 100 to French Creek Road
5.6 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Shaws Landing is a public boat ramp providing access to French Creek near Cochranton in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Located approximately 6.1 miles southeast of Meadville, the landing is reached via Town Hall Road (also signed as Creveling Road) across the French Creek bridge, then left onto Wightman Road (dirt surface) for 0.5 miles. This access point serves paddlers, canoeists, and boaters looking to explore French Creek.

French Creek offers paddling opportunities in the region and connects to broader recreational opportunities nearby. The location provides convenient access for day trips and longer paddling adventures on the creek. Nearby recreation areas include Erie National Wildlife Refuge and Woodcock Creek Lake, which offers a 333-acre summer pool and larger recreation facilities for those seeking additional water-based activities in the area.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Erie National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Woodcock Creek Lake Located within
Amenities
parking