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New Brighton Boat Launch

New Brighton Boat Launch is a paved boat ramp located on the Beaver River below Townsend Dam, accessible via the tunnel at Eighth Street or Eleventh Street off Second Avenue.

The facility includes ample parking, a canoe launch, wheelchair-accessible fishing wharf, and 600 feet of shoreline, making it suitable for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft.

This is a premier access point for paddling the Beaver River and Ohio River, with the Beaver River section being a no-wake zone ideal for beginners.


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