Ridenoor Lake

Ridenoor Lake is a 16-acre lake located in Kanawha County near Nitro, offering a public boat launch for kayakers, canoeists, and other recreational boaters. The access site provides a convenient entry point for paddling on this scenic waterway. As a maintained public boating access area, this site is part of West Virginia's extensive network of over 500 public fishing and boating access points managed by WVDNR across the state.

This launch is ideal for paddlers seeking a smaller, calm-water paddling opportunity in the Kanawha Valley region. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or small motorboat, Ridenoor Lake offers a more intimate paddling experience compared to the nearby Kanawha River's larger Winfield Pool, which serves as a major industrial shipping channel. The site is suitable for beginners and families looking for flatwater paddling without the complexity of navigating a commercial river system.