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Launch areas for downstream paddling
River Mile
Details
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French Creek flows from Erie County into Crawford County at
Miller Station Road Bridge, 3.5 miles east of Route 6/19 just north
of Cambridge Springs. Last year, this FCVC access was expanded
and renamed John Anselmo Launch. It now includes a launch ramp,
more parking, and newly planted trees and shrubs.
50
The next public access with a paved ramp and plenty of parking is
a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) property along
Miller Station Road.
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Cambridge Landing within Firemen's Park in Cambridge Springs,
offers nearby picnic pavilions, extensive parking, a paved ramp,
playground, and restrooms. From Route 6/19 after crossing French
Creek north, turn left onto Poplar Street and left onto Hickory Alley
to this FCVC access area.
47
A carry-in access with limited parking is at the mouth of Conneauttee
Creek on McClellan Street, 1.3 miles west of the Route 6/19
intersection in Cambridge Springs.
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37
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WARNING: Between the Bertram Park access and the next access
at river mile #37, paddlers need to be aware of the Saegertown Dam
at river mile #38. It is not advisable to go over the dam. Paddlers can
pass the dam along the shoreline either paddling or portaging in the
shallow water.
Saegertown Access owned by the PFBC at the mouth of Woodcock
Creek, on Route 6/19, has a gravel ramp and parking.
Joe Cat Launch on Meadville's Wadsworth Avenue river right, owned
by FCVC, is strictly carry-in. Unload your watercraft; then park your
vehicle at Wadsworth Avenue Evangelical Church or Lincoln Avenue
Sports Complex.
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The PFBC Cussewago Boat Ramp is a gravel drive path located river
right off Route 102 (Cussewago Road), approximately 1.4 miles
north of Mead Avenue Bridge at Bicentennial Park. Downstream
of Cussewago Creek, where it empties into French Creek, and
immediately past Mead Avenue Bridge, Meadville, paddlers will
notice Bicentennial Park on river left. This city-owned public park
includes launch ramp, parking, kayak and canoe storage rack, picnic
pavilion, interpretive panels, and a replica of David Mead's log cabin.
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PFBC-owned Wilson Chutes Boat Ramp is a popular bank and
wade fishing site. It has a gravel ramp, parking for ten vehicles, and a
pebble/rock beach. From Meadville, proceed south on Route 322 for
2.3 miles; turn west onto Wilson Chutes Road. The parking lot is on
your left.
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Shaw's Landing owned by the PFBC at the mouth of Conneaut
Outlet, which flows out of Geneva Marsh, includes a large unpaved
parking area, gravel ramp, and interpretive panel. From Route 322
six miles south of Meadville, turn downhill onto Creveling Road,
crossing active railroad tracks and French Creek, then immediately
go left onto Wightman Road.
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The final public access on French Creek, Crawford County, is boroughowned
Cochranton Landing, just before the Route 173 bridge. This
recently enhanced site has a gravel ramp, picnic tables, flags, garbage
containers, seasonal portable toilet, bike rack, historical markers,
fishing line recycling station, and diagram showing hospitality services.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony, the John
Anselmo Launch opened for public use on
October 21, 2022.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's
Saegertown Access along Route 6/19.
At Joe Cat Launch, Meadville, paddlers must
carry-in to French Creek.
Shaw's Landing is located where Conneaut
Outlet joins French Creek.
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photo-Marilyn Black
photo-Marilyn Black
photo-Marilyn Black
photo-Amanda Hoovler, French Creek Valley Conservancy
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