Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp boat launch
Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
The Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp is actually located at 12500 State Road 62, Charlestown, IN 47111. It provides access to Fourteen Mile Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, which is approximately 2 miles downstream from the boat ramp.
The boat ramp is a concrete, single-lane ramp that is approximately 20 feet wide. It is suitable for launching small to medium-sized boats and personal watercraft. The ramp has a gentle slope and a moderate incline, which makes it easy to launch and retrieve boats.
The park allows motorized boats, kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft on Fourteen Mile Creek. However, there are restrictions on the size and horsepower of motorized boats. Boats with an engine larger than 10 horsepower are not allowed on the creek.
This information was obtained from the official website of Charlestown State Park, which is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 717 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 9 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Old Westport Rd Nr St Matthews | 3 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 4 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp.