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Maumee RiverAnthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp
Nearly four-mile Fort Wayne Maumee River paddle from the public Anthony Boulevard/Niagara Drive access below Hosey Dam to the North River Road boat ramp across from Kreager Park. Fort Wayne's visitor water-trail guide names the reach and the city identifies both public Maumee access points; USGS 04182950 provides the direct live check.
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Put in below Hosey Dam at the Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive access and paddle nearly four miles downstream to the public Kreager Park / North River Road ramp. Use USGS 04182950, the conservative 950-2,800 cfs community window, and a same-day check for ramp footing, current, debris, and urban advisories.
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Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive AccessHosey Dam is upstream of the named put-in; never attempt to run the dam or approach its boil/current line.
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Kreager Park / North River Road Boat RampThe Niagara Drive gravel ramp is steep. Carry boats with care and do not substitute an unverified shoreline entry.
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- Hosey Dam is upstream of the named put-in; never attempt to run the dam or approach its boil/current line.
- The Niagara Drive gravel ramp is steep. Carry boats with care and do not substitute an unverified shoreline entry.
- Kreager Park is across North River Road from the public boat ramp. Use the signed ramp and do not assume every Rivergreenway bank is a legal take-out.
- Urban stormwater and combined-sewer concerns make current advisories relevant after heavy rain.
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- Discharge below about 950 cfs, above about 2,800 cfs, rapidly rising or muddy water, and floating debris.
- The Hosey Dam hazard, steep carry-down, slick ramp footing, bridge traffic, and limited intermediate exits.
- Thunderstorms, cold water, private shoreline, and current city or water-quality advisories.
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Maumee River at Coliseum Blvd at Fort Wayne, IN. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Maumee River at Coliseum Blvd at Fort Wayne, IN |
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| Preferred range | 950 cfs to 2,800 cfs |
| Low threshold | 950 cfs |
| High threshold | 2,800 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | RiverScout Maumee River paddling guidance |
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- Named route and public endpointsAnthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive to Kreager Park, nearly 4 mi
Visit Fort Wayne's paddling guide names the downstream-of-Hosey-Dam Niagara Drive access, approximate distance, and Kreager Park finish.
- City access inventoryTwo public Maumee access points
Fort Wayne Parks lists North River Road Trailhead and Boat Ramp across from Kreager Park and the access just east of North Anthony Boulevard along Niagara Drive.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 04182950 at Coliseum Boulevard
USGS provides current discharge and gage height for the nearby Maumee corridor.
- Paddling flow guidanceAbout 950-2,800 cfs
RiverScout publishes a practical paddling window for the Maumee; Paddle Today preserves it as community guidance and does not represent it as an official safety limit.
- Ramp and dam caveatSteep gravel put-in below Hosey Dam
Visit Fort Wayne warns that the Niagara Drive gravel ramp is steep; the start is downstream of the Hosey Dam.
- Endpoint coordinates41.0821,-85.1128 to 41.0864828,-85.0486275
Kreager was corrected on 2026-09-05 to OSM slipway node 951074983 at the visible water-side ramp end, corroborated by aerial imagery and the city access inventory. Niagara Drive is unchanged; confirm current launch signage on arrival.
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What water level is best for the Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp route on the Maumee River?
Paddle Today watches Maumee River at Coliseum Blvd at Fort Wayne, IN and treats 950 cfs to 2,800 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp route on the Maumee River start and end?
This route starts at Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access and ends at Kreager Park / North River Road Boat Ramp, Nearly 4 river miles on the water.
Is the Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp route on the Maumee River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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