re: Closest boat launch to Fairview St park?

As others have mentioned, there's a ramp at the park. Day use fee is $2/head (for over 3 years old and under 62, I think). I think you're allowed 2 cars and 6 people per campsite. If you're in the overnight group I don't think you'll have to pay the day use fee.

You can't dock at the boardwalk along the river. There are some slips back by the launch you can use.

If you have a friend at Smoketree Landscaping on Hwy 22 btwn the park and the bridge, they have a dip launch.

There's a raggedy free launch at the 22 bridge. Parking is tight.

There's a pay launch, ample parking and fuel at Marina del Rey.

There's a puclic launch at the end of Lake Rd, but you need a City of Madisonville permit to park. It's just a few dollars per year.