Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park boat launch
Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
The Lakemore Park boat ramp is approximately 30 feet wide, which provides ample space for most watercraft to launch and retrieve. The ramp is also equipped with a dock for loading and unloading passengers and gear. The boat ramp is open to the public, and there are no fees for using the facility.
As for the type of watercraft allowed, the Lakemore Reservoir is primarily used for fishing, and therefore, only non-motorized boats are permitted. This includes canoes, kayaks, and other small boats that are powered by oars or paddles. Gas and electric motors are not allowed on the lake.
In conclusion, Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park is a concrete boat ramp facility in Ohio that provides access to the Lakemore Reservoir. The ramp is approximately 30 feet wide and is open to the public with no fees. The lake is only open to non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, and other small boats that are powered by oars or paddles.
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 Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 417 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 281 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
Nearby fishing
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 Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
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 Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park.