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Access Site WV

Corning Park

Little Kanawha River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Parkersburg, WV
County: Wood County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.25885372, -81.53563632
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Little Kanawha River
3 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Corning Park is located just outside Parkersburg's city limits on the Little Kanawha River and provides a convenient public launch point via Worthington Creek. The site features a large boat ramp suitable for trailer access, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters launching multi-day trips or day paddles. The park spans 6.6 acres and includes fishing docks alongside the launch facilities.

**Paddling Opportunities:** From Corning Park, paddlers can access both the Little Kanawha River and the nearby Ohio River system. The last few miles of Worthington Creek are navigable by kayak, providing a scenic approach to the main rivers. Once on the Little Kanawha, you'll pass under the State Route 47 bridge immediately north of the put-in. This location serves as the middle of three public access points along the Little Kanawha, positioned between downtown Parkersburg's Point Park upstream and Leachtown (11 miles downstream), giving paddlers flexible routing options for day trips or longer expeditions.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Ohio River - Belleville Pools Located within
Ohio River - Willow Island Pool Located within
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Located within