Rhode Island's extensive network of coastal waters, rivers, and lakes makes it an ideal destination for recreational boating year-round. The state maintains 167 public boat ramps distributed across its geography, with five offering confirmed free access and various surfaces including concrete, paved, and gravel options to accommodate different vessel types. This directory helps boaters locate the nearest ramp for their specific needs, whether launching on saltwater or freshwater and finding either fee or free-access facilities.
| Name | Fee | Surface | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | Free | asphalt | Public |
| Batcheller Ave Boat Launch | — | unpaved | Public |
| Batcheller Ave Boat Launch | — | unpaved | Public |
| boat ramp | — | — | Public |
| boat ramp | — | — | Public |
| Bold Point Dock | — | — | Public |
| Camp Fuller Kayaks | — | — | Public |
| Children’s Beach Boat Ramp | — | — | Public |
| Colt State Park Boat Ramp | — | concrete | yes |
| Hemenway Landing | Free | asphalt | yes |
| Jericho Boat Launch | — | — | Public |
| Kayak Launch | — | — | Public |
| Lake Street Landing | — | — | Public |
| Salt Pond Landing | — | gravel | yes |
| Stillwater Basin | — | concrete | private |
| Woods Hole Boat Ramp | — | — | Public |
| Worden's Pond Boat Launch | Free | paved | yes |