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Vermilion Ohio Port Authority
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South Street Municipal Public Boat Ramp
Phone: (440) 967-7087
Location: The boat ramp is located on the west side of the Vermilion River, and is adjacent to the Water
Pollution Control Center.
Directions from Rt. 6: On the west side of the bridge over the Vermilion River, by Convenient Food Mart, turn south onto West River Rd. Then in about ¼ mile at the stop sign, turn left (east) onto the Boat Ramp access road. Watch for oncoming traffic on West River Rd. from the south which does not stop and has the right of way.
Directions from Rt. 60: From the traffic light where State Rt. 60 intersects South Street, turn right (east) onto South Street and go east about ½ mile. Where South Street dead-ends at West River Rd., there is a stop sign. At this intersection, watch for traffic coming from the right (south) which does not stop and has the right of way. Cross the street by making a jog to the left (north) onto West River Rd., then immediately turn right onto the access road leading downhill to the river and Boat Ramp.
Fees
$4.00 launch fee
$2.00 parking fee
Facilities
- 2 launching ramps
- 1 holding dock
- car top and canoe launch area
- trailer and car parking
- disabled & handicap accessible facility
- open 24 hours year round
- bait and fishing supplies available from local 
suppliers
- minutes north to Lake Erie
- no dockage available
- Water Works Public Guest Docks
Dockmaster: (440) 967-7087
We invite you to visit our Vermilion Public Guest Docks. You are in the center of Vermilion's historical district and within easy walking distance of many quaint specialty shops, groceries, ice, restaurants, fast food, historical homes, overnight accommodations, professional services, the beach, and The Inland Seas Maritime Museum.
Location: Just inside the Vermilion River harbor on the starboard side (West) you will find The Vermilion Municipal Water Plant. The docks are adjacent to the water plant.
Dockage
Reservations suggested (contact Dockmaster (440) 967-7087)
20 guest berths accommodating both power and sail up to 50 ft.
Dockage Fee: $1.50 per foot for overnight dockage, with check out at noon. Day tripper rates available upon request.
Facilities: water and electricity available, restrooms, showers, pump out
- Season: mid-May to mid-October
There are additional public docks at Exchange Park (just up the Vermilion River, on the west side, south of the condominiums) and the McGarvey's Landing (further up the Vermilion River, on the east side, just north of the bridge, at the Red Clay Restaurant).
Along the river, you will find marinas that provide fuel and services, as well as restaurants that cater to boaters' needs.
- Harbor Master: (440) 967-9222
- Harbor Patrol: (440) 967-6116, Emergency 911
- U.S. Coast Guard: (440) 288-1206
- Local Police Monitor Marine Channel 16: CB 9
- Hospital: 20 minutes to Community Health Partners
Hospital (440-960-4000)
- No wake
- 84 Decibel Noise Level Limit 24 Hours a day