California Boat Ramps

California's extensive waterways—from the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Nevada lakes and major river systems—provide year-round boating opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The state maintains 894 public boat ramps spread across diverse regions, with varying access fees and facilities, though 28 locations offer confirmed free launching. This directory helps boaters quickly locate nearby ramps, check surface types and amenities, and plan their water outings across California's varied aquatic landscape.

115
Total Ramps
9
Free Access
Name Fee Surface Access
Aluffo Road Public
Alviso Marina Public
Alviso Marina Public
Bass Lake Boat Launch Public
Big Lagoon Boat Ramp Public
Big Lagoon Boat Ramp Public
Boat Dock Public
Boat Launch paved Public
Boat Launch paved Public
Boat Launch Ramp Public
Boat Ramp Free private
Boat Ramp (14N33) Public
Boat Ramp Street Slipway Free yes
Bowerman Public Boat Ramp Public
Breakwater Marina Public
Caples Lake Boat Launch Public
Carol Morrison East Boat Ramp Public
Chowchilla Boat Ramp Public
Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp Public
Collins Lake Boat Launch Public
Cordoniz Boat Ramp Public
Coyote Boat Ramp Public
Curtis Landing Public
Dark Day Boat Ramp Public
Davies Launch Ramp Public
Davies Launch Ramp Public
Davies Launch Ramp Public
Del Valle Boat Ramp Public
Discovery Park Boat Ramp Public
Dornman Shore Launch Point Public
Drift Boat Launch Public
Eastport Launch Ramp concrete private
Eden landing Kayak Launch Free wood yes
Elkhorn Boat Launch Facility concrete Public
Emigrant Landing Boat Ramp Public
Encinal Boat Ramp Public
End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run Public
Fairview Public Boat Ramp Public
Falcon Head Launch Point Public
Fields landing Boat Ramp Public
Foil Kite / Wing launch Public
Garcia Bend Boat Ramp Public
Gold Lake Boat Ramp Fee Public
Granite Bay Boat Launch Public
Granite Bay Boat Launch Public
Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch gravel Public
Hand Launch Public
Harbor seal pupping area Public
Horse Shoe Shore Lake Access Point Public
Kayak/Paddle Board Launch Free wood yes
Kayaker's Slipway Public
Keel Park Public
Keswick Launch Ramp Public
Kite launch Public
Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower Public
Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper Public
Kitesurf launch Public
Kitesurf launch Public
Kitesurf Launch Public
Knights Landing Fishing Access Public
Lagoon Launch Ramp Public
Lake Alpine Boat Launch Public
Lake Forest Public Access Public
Lake Oroville Boat Launch Public
Launch Ramp Public
Lightning Tree Boat Ramp Public
Lucerne Boat Launch Free asphalt yes
Lunker Point Boat Launch Public
Main Launch Ramp Public
Marina Boat Launch Public
Merals Pool Ramp permit
Methodist Creek River Access Public
Mike Thompson Harbor Public
Miller Boat Launch Public
Minersville Public Boat Ramp unpaved Public
North Boat Ramp Public
Oroville Dam Boat Launch Public
Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp Public
Pedrazzini Boat Ramp Public
Pine Cove Public Boat Ramp Public
Pinecrest Lake Boat Launch (public) Public
Pinecrest Lake Boat Launch (public) Public
Playto Launch Ramp Public
Port San Luis Sport Launch Free paved yes
Posse Grounds Boat Ramp yes
Prosser Dam Boat Launch Public
Public Boat Launch Ramp Public
Public Boat Ramp Free asphalt yes
Rattlesnake Bar Public
Rocky Bar River Access Public
Russo's Launch Ramp customers
San Leandro Marina Slip Public
San Vincente Boat Launch Public
San Vincente Boat Launch Public
Seal Beach Municipal Pier Public
Shelter Cove Boat Launch Public
Shelter Island Boat Launch Free concrete yes
Ski Beach concrete Public
Snug Harbor Slipway Public
South Boat Ramp paved Public
Spicer Meadow Boat Launch concrete Public
Stuart Fork Public Boat Ramp Public
Sugar Pine Boat Ramp Public
Sun & Sail Club Public
Sycamore Ranch Take Out Public
Tidelands Launch Ramp Free concrete yes
Tisdale Boach Launching Facility yes
Trinity Center Public Boat Ramp Public
Tuttletown Boat Launch Public
U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda no
West Point Boat Ramp Public
West Ramp Road Public
Westpoint Harbor Drive designated
Windsurf launch Public
Yorty Creek Boat Launch Public