4/18/23 turn at the blue rock park boat club sign, about 1/2 mile drive from route 288 down a gravel road closed oct - march, open dawn to dusk april - sept., i didnt see any restrooms or porta potties, it was pretty, but was muddy from the recent rain__there was a house and some outbuilding but i dont know if that was private property, park building ?? , not many signs, the boat launch was locked, easy to launch a kayak but not a bigger motor boat. It says no bear hunting, so i would watch out for bears, lots of pretty birds, and flowers in spring.
drove down with a friend to go walk on the bridge and appreciate nature and take pictures. we then got cussed out by multiple angry old men telling us we cant be here, we will get locked in, cussing at us, and we silently walked to the car and they proceeded to scream at two teenaged girls, asking “you dont speak?” even when i quietly apologized and we ran to our car. we had parked the car nowhere near the house, and they proceeded to scream at us. we were not doing anything and it was daytime. getting cussed out by old men wearing “keep calm and carry guns” shirts when we were visibly teenaged girls was terrifying. we wont let that stop us from appreciating nature and coming back to a place we have every right to be at.
I've heard great things about this place but have only gotten to see so much. Many old structures exist and allowing the public to launch kayaks is very nice. Its nice and secluded too, a bit off the beaten path. Could be a nice spot for a hike, but I'd inquire with the club first. There is private land nearby.
It is Still a Boat Club. Members have a key to the ramp and the right of way to the ramp.
Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the clubhouse. New members are welcome.
It was a wonderful place to rent a boat and check out the sights on the Beaver County River but is no longer a boat called it is now going to be a water treatment plant
It seems private but It's not. I think your allowed to use the boat ramp but not with a car unless you're part of the club.
Okay this used to be an old amusement park many years ago kind of like up in New Castle at Cascade Park. Many remnants remain and there are stories online. It's an interesting place. I'm looking forward to my next visit with the kayak.
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