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- Erie Surf and Ski... Cleveland, OH
Looking to ride the North Coast? Here is list of Lake Erie boat launches with reviews and pertinent info. This is version 1.0, I have satellite photos and google maps for each of the launches in the works. I need a faster internet connection to upload all that though. PM or email your reviews corrections or additions and I will make the changes.
Lorain Municipal Pier / Hot Waters:
Location: Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
GPS:
Driving Directions: Launch ramps are located one block North of U.S. Rte. 6 (West Erie Ave) At the North end of Oberlin Ave , where Broadway Blvd dead ends into Oberlin Ave.
Contact: (440) 244-6301
Hours:
Fee: No launch fee
Ramps: 6 (3 Launch / 3 Recover)
Boat Size Capacity: 24 ft Max Length**
Tie-Ups:
Parking: Extensive (3 Lots)
Description: This is Lorain's oldest and best known boat launch and is called hot waters because of its location in the old ore docks of the harbor at the output of the Lorain power plant. There are specific launch and recovery procedures. Follow the posted signs for proper procedure and on busy days Lorain Police Aux is there directing traffic. There is a 100 yd No-Wake-Zone extending from the end of the metal walled pier into the harbor.
PWC Info: PWC’s are welcome but on busy days, PWC launch and recovery can be restricted to the worst of the ramps. (Dirty and filled with flotsam) Remember to follow the no wake zone to 100 yds from the end of the metal pier. Heading out the mouth of the harbor you can find good waves if the wind is right. West of the launch is a very large public beach and swimming area. The beach is protected by a break wall and no boats are allowed inside the break wall. There is as small amount of open public beach to the west of the swimming area. To the East of the swimming area there are private beaches leading to a small break wall and some public beach. Beware of shallow water and submerged rocks between the small break wall and the beach.
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Sheffield Lake Community Park Boat Launch:
Location: E. Lake Road (U.S. Rte. 6), Sheffield Lake, OH
GPS:
Driving Directions: North of E. Lake Road (U.S. Rte. 6), at Lake Breeze Rd.
Contact:
Hours:
Fee: No launch fee.
Ramps: 2
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: Launch dock is extended in length to accommodate 1 or 2 short term tie-ups. There is L shaped pier attached to the inner side of the breakwall that is for tie-ups.
Parking: 56 Extended length spots for trailers and 6 car spots. Small lot at ramp with overflow lot located south of E Lake Ave (U.S. Rte 6) on Lake Breeze Rd.
Description:
PWC Info:
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Miller Road Park Boat Ramp:
Location: Miller Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012
GPS:
Driving Directions: North of U.S. Rte. 6 (Lake Rd) at Miller Rd
Contact: (440) 933-7259
Hours:
Fee: $5.00 / Trailer per Day
Ramps: 2 (1 Launch / 1 Recovery)
Boat Size Capacity: 24 Feet Max Length
Tie-Ups: Very limited dock and tie-up space. Quick launch and recovery is encouraged.
Parking: Ample with 1 Large Lot.
Description: Miller Road Park and beach is located just East of the launch ramps at the output of a power plant making the water here some the warmest around all year long. It is a very secure park with police making regular rounds through the parking lot. The beach and water here are some of the cleanest on the North Coast. It is a short ride from the launch to the beach, located to the east of the launch. There are only two launches and sometimes very green boaters make it a bit of wait to launch / recover. Great place to take the family for a day on the water.
PWC Info: PWC’s are very welcome here and you only have to pay per trailer for the launch so bring a big trailer and launch all the skis you want. The very clean water and clean beach makes this a great place to ride and spend some time with the family. The water is very warm here in the summer (80-90 deg f) and it stays warmer than the rest of the lake in the winter. This is great place for early and late season riding. Beware that this place can be a magnet (thanks to green couch riders) for local police watercraft and The USCG out of Lorain, OH.
Riding Info: The best waves are generally
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Emerald Necklace Marina: Cleveland Metro Parks System:
Location: 1500 Scenic Park Dr, Cleveland, OH 44107-3293
GPS:
Driving Directions: just south of the Detroit Road entrance to Rocky River Reservation.
Contact: (216) 226-3030
Hours:
Fee: No Launch Fee.
Ramps: 6 (3 Launch / 3 Recovery)
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: 2 Free Tie-Up Docks
Parking: Ample with 1 very large lot divided in 3 sections all with extended spaces for trailers.
Description:
PWC Info:
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Edgewater Park Boat Launch:
Location: Cleveland, OH
GPS:
Driving Directions:
Contact: (216) 881-8141
Hours:
Fee: No Launch Fee.
Ramps: 6 Ramps (None are specified as launch or recovery)
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: Free: Large L-Shaped tie-up dock.
Parking: Ample with 1 medium sized lot close to the ramps and 1 large lot a short walk away.
Description:
PWC Info:
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North Coast (Cleveland Area / Lake Erie Boat Launches):
From West to East:
Lorain Municipal Pier / Hot Waters:
Location: Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
GPS:
Driving Directions: Launch ramps are located one block North of U.S. Rte. 6 (West Erie Ave) At the North end of Oberlin Ave , where Broadway Blvd dead ends into Oberlin Ave.
Contact: (440) 244-6301
Hours:
Fee: No launch fee
Ramps: 6 (3 Launch / 3 Recover)
Boat Size Capacity: 24 ft Max Length**
Tie-Ups:
Parking: Extensive (3 Lots)
Description: This is Lorain's oldest and best known boat launch and is called hot waters because of its location in the old ore docks of the harbor at the output of the Lorain power plant. There are specific launch and recovery procedures. Follow the posted signs for proper procedure and on busy days Lorain Police Aux is there directing traffic. There is a 100 yd No-Wake-Zone extending from the end of the metal walled pier into the harbor.
PWC Info: PWC’s are welcome but on busy days, PWC launch and recovery can be restricted to the worst of the ramps. (Dirty and filled with flotsam) Remember to follow the no wake zone to 100 yds from the end of the metal pier. Heading out the mouth of the harbor you can find good waves if the wind is right. West of the launch is a very large public beach and swimming area. The beach is protected by a break wall and no boats are allowed inside the break wall. There is as small amount of open public beach to the west of the swimming area. To the East of the swimming area there are private beaches leading to a small break wall and some public beach. Beware of shallow water and submerged rocks between the small break wall and the beach.
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**Google Maps Link**
Sheffield Lake Community Park Boat Launch:
Location: E. Lake Road (U.S. Rte. 6), Sheffield Lake, OH
GPS:
Driving Directions: North of E. Lake Road (U.S. Rte. 6), at Lake Breeze Rd.
Contact:
Hours:
Fee: No launch fee.
Ramps: 2
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: Launch dock is extended in length to accommodate 1 or 2 short term tie-ups. There is L shaped pier attached to the inner side of the breakwall that is for tie-ups.
Parking: 56 Extended length spots for trailers and 6 car spots. Small lot at ramp with overflow lot located south of E Lake Ave (U.S. Rte 6) on Lake Breeze Rd.
Description:
PWC Info:
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**Google Maps Link**
Miller Road Park Boat Ramp:
Location: Miller Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012
GPS:
Driving Directions: North of U.S. Rte. 6 (Lake Rd) at Miller Rd
Contact: (440) 933-7259
Hours:
Fee: $5.00 / Trailer per Day
Ramps: 2 (1 Launch / 1 Recovery)
Boat Size Capacity: 24 Feet Max Length
Tie-Ups: Very limited dock and tie-up space. Quick launch and recovery is encouraged.
Parking: Ample with 1 Large Lot.
Description: Miller Road Park and beach is located just East of the launch ramps at the output of a power plant making the water here some the warmest around all year long. It is a very secure park with police making regular rounds through the parking lot. The beach and water here are some of the cleanest on the North Coast. It is a short ride from the launch to the beach, located to the east of the launch. There are only two launches and sometimes very green boaters make it a bit of wait to launch / recover. Great place to take the family for a day on the water.
PWC Info: PWC’s are very welcome here and you only have to pay per trailer for the launch so bring a big trailer and launch all the skis you want. The very clean water and clean beach makes this a great place to ride and spend some time with the family. The water is very warm here in the summer (80-90 deg f) and it stays warmer than the rest of the lake in the winter. This is great place for early and late season riding. Beware that this place can be a magnet (thanks to green couch riders) for local police watercraft and The USCG out of Lorain, OH.
Riding Info: The best waves are generally
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**Google Maps Link**
Emerald Necklace Marina: Cleveland Metro Parks System:
Location: 1500 Scenic Park Dr, Cleveland, OH 44107-3293
GPS:
Driving Directions: just south of the Detroit Road entrance to Rocky River Reservation.
Contact: (216) 226-3030
Hours:
Fee: No Launch Fee.
Ramps: 6 (3 Launch / 3 Recovery)
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: 2 Free Tie-Up Docks
Parking: Ample with 1 very large lot divided in 3 sections all with extended spaces for trailers.
Description:
PWC Info:
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**Google Maps Link**
Edgewater Park Boat Launch:
Location: Cleveland, OH
GPS:
Driving Directions:
Contact: (216) 881-8141
Hours:
Fee: No Launch Fee.
Ramps: 6 Ramps (None are specified as launch or recovery)
Boat Size Capacity:
Tie-Ups: Free: Large L-Shaped tie-up dock.
Parking: Ample with 1 medium sized lot close to the ramps and 1 large lot a short walk away.
Description:
PWC Info:
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**Google Maps Link**
