Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge Boat Ramp boat launch
Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge Boat Ramp
According to the latest information available, the Baldridge Boat Ramp is a single-lane ramp with a width of approximately 12 feet. It provides access to the Hoover Reservoir, a large body of water covering over 3,000 acres, with a maximum depth of 46 feet.
The Hoover Reservoir is primarily used for recreational purposes, with boating and fishing being the most popular activities. The following types of boats are permitted on the water: canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, and motorized boats. However, all motorized boats must adhere to a 10 horsepower limit.
Boaters should note that the Baldridge Boat Ramp is a fee-based facility, and all users must pay a fee to launch their boats. The latest fee information is available on the City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Recreation and Parks website.
In summary, the Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge Boat Ramp in Ohio is a single-lane concrete ramp that provides access to the Hoover Reservoir. It is 12 feet wide and accommodates various types of boats, including motorized boats with a 10 horsepower limit. It is a fee-based facility that is open year-round and is maintained by the City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Recreation and Parks.
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 Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Creek At Sunbury Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Central College Oh | 163 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 89 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 631 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 Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge 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 Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge 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.
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