Filed Under: Fishing, Paddling
Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks & Dam is located at mile marker 436 on the Ohio River. It creates a 95 mile navigational pool between Meldahl Locks & Dam and Greenup Locks & Dam. Meldahl is an integral link in the Ohio River navigational system. Tours of the facilities can be scheduled. The site offers fishing, picnic and restroom facilities (open from April to October), an observation tower, and wildlife viewing. Pets are allowed. The pool between Meldahl Locks & Dam and Greenup Locks & Dam has a number of recreation areas on lands leased from the Corps. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route. There are boat launching, picnic facilities, snacks, and camping at White Oak (mile 424 in Higginsport, Ohio). Other areas are at: Eagle Creek (mile 416 in Ripley, Ohio); Ohio Brush Creek (mile 388); Augusta, Kentucky; and, Manchester, Ohio. There are fees at these areas.
Directions
Capt Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam is located about 30-40 minutes east of Cincinnati, Ohio. Take the New Richmond Exit from I-275 onto East US 52. The locks and dam are between Neville and Chilo, Ohio. Also, From Portsmouth, Ohio, about 2 hours on West US 52.
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Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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