At Mill Creek (Canton City Lake) you have to pay only if you use the launch ramp. There, you pay your fee at the Police Station, and I asked specifically if I was to launch my craft without using the ramp, should I pay? They told me absolutely not, the fee is for the upkeep on the ramp and boat dock and if you don't use those you don't need to pay (there's no charge for parking), So, I'd recommend if possible, get in touch with the folks who are collecting money from the drop boxes, they may not feel that it's necessary for you to pay if you aren't going to be using the resources the fee is designed to support.
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