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Boat Ramps in Arkansas

Discover 595 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Arkansas. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

595
Total Boat Ramps
Baxter County
48 ramps - Most in County
103
Counties Covered

What to Know Before Boating in Arkansas

Arkansas is seriously underrated as a boating state. It sits in a region where multiple major river systems converge, and the Corps of Engineers has built out a network of reservoirs that give boaters access to thousands of miles of shoreline. Bull Shoals, Table Rock, Beaver, Greers Ferry, DeGray, and Ouachita are all legitimate destinations with solid public ramp infrastructure.
The Arkansas River navigation channel cuts across the entire state from Fort Smith to the Mississippi, and barge traffic is real on that stretch. If you're launching anywhere on the main channel, stay alert and give the commercial traffic plenty of room. The river below Little Rock gets wide and the current can surprise you if you're not used to moving water.
Greers Ferry Lake in the Ozarks tends to be the clearest water in the state, which makes it popular for water sports and diving in addition to fishing. The ramps managed by the Corps there are well-maintained with good parking.
One practical note for Arkansas: the state has a lot of free public ramps scattered across smaller lakes and rivers that don't show up on the major directories. Local knowledge from a county extension office or bait shop will often point you to spots that aren't crowded and have perfectly serviceable launches.

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Featured Boat Ramps in Arkansas

Browse by County

Baxter County

48 ramps

Benton County

23 ramps

Garland County

23 ramps

Cleburne County

22 ramps

Marion County

18 ramps

Pulaski County

18 ramps

Clark County

18 ramps

Poinsett County

15 ramps

Yell County

13 ramps

Little River County

12 ramps

Pike County

12 ramps

Union County

12 ramps

Chicot County

12 ramps

Jefferson County

11 ramps

Carroll County

10 ramps

Faulkner County

10 ramps

Sevier County

9 ramps

White County

9 ramps

Conway County

9 ramps

Pope County

8 ramps

Bradley County

8 ramps

Lawrence County

8 ramps

Garland

8 ramps

Baxter

8 ramps

Pike

8 ramps

Cleburne

8 ramps

Sebastian County

7 ramps

Washington County

7 ramps

Arkansas County

7 ramps

Calhoun County

7 ramps

Benton

7 ramps

Perry County

6 ramps

Fulton County

6 ramps

Johnson County

6 ramps

Clark

6 ramps

Lee County

5 ramps

Logan County

5 ramps

Prairie County

5 ramps

Van Buren County

5 ramps

Ashley County

5 ramps

Boone County

5 ramps

Montgomery

5 ramps

Sevier

5 ramps

Hot Spring

5 ramps

Yell

5 ramps

Lincoln County

4 ramps

Mississippi County

4 ramps

Randolph County

4 ramps

Saline County

4 ramps

Izard County

4 ramps

Hempstead County

4 ramps

Hot Spring County

4 ramps

Howard County

4 ramps

Independence County

4 ramps

Carroll

4 ramps

Ouachita County

3 ramps

Phillips County

3 ramps

Coahoma County

3 ramps

Scott County

3 ramps

Clay County

3 ramps

Columbia County

3 ramps

Cross County

3 ramps

Franklin County

3 ramps

Lafayette County

3 ramps

Howard

3 ramps

Arkansas

3 ramps

Perry

3 ramps

Jefferson

3 ramps

Monroe County

2 ramps

Polk County

2 ramps

Crawford County

2 ramps

Desha County

2 ramps

Drew County

2 ramps

Johnson

2 ramps

Franklin

2 ramps

Polk

2 ramps

Van Buren

2 ramps

Logan

2 ramps

Pulaski

2 ramps

Washington

2 ramps

Lonoke County

1 ramp

Miller County

1 ramp

Sharp County

1 ramp

St. Francis County

1 ramp

Stone County

1 ramp

Bolivar County

1 ramp

Grant County

1 ramp

Greene County

1 ramp

Woodruff County

1 ramp

Nevada County

1 ramp

Newton

1 ramp

Crawford

1 ramp

Marion

1 ramp

Conway

1 ramp

Scott

1 ramp

Boone

1 ramp

Pope

1 ramp

Desha

1 ramp

Sebastian

1 ramp

Lee

1 ramp

LeFlore

1 ramp

Little River

1 ramp

Hempstead

1 ramp

About Boating in Arkansas

Arkansas offers excellent boating opportunities with 595 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Arkansas, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Arkansas below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Greers Ferry Lake

Provides access to Little Red River – Greers Ferry Lake. Located in Van Buren County. Public access.

Deep Slough

Provides access to Deep Slough. Located in Union County. Public access.

Marcus

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Union County. Public access.

New Lock 6 Road

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Union County. Public access.

Unknown

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Union County. Public access.

Salt Spring Bend

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Union County. Public access.

Unknown

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Pigeon Hill, AR. Public access.

Caryville Landing

Provides access to Ouachita River. Located in Careyville Landing, AR. Public access.

Jones Lake

Provides access to Jones Lake – Caney Bayou. Located in Union County. Public access.

Pine Ridge Park

Provides access to Rolling Fork – De Queen Lake. Located in Sevier County. Public access.

Highway 41 Bridge

Provides access to Little River. Located in Little River County. Public access.

Williford

Provides access to Spring River. Located in Highland, AR. Public access.

Jarvis Bend

Provides access to St. Francis River. Located in St. Francis County. Public access.

Highway 58 Bridge

Provides access to White River. Located in Guion, AR. Public access.

Smith Street

Provides access to Calion Lake. Located in Union County. Public access.

Paraloma Park

Provides access to Little River – Millwood Lake. Located in Paraloma, AR. Public access.

Stony Creek

Provides access to Rolling Fork – De Queen Lake. Located in Sevier County. Public access.

Bellah Creek

Provides access to Rolling Fork – DeQueen Lake. Located in Sevier County. Public access.

Bellah Mine Campground

Provides access to Rolling Fork – DeQueen Lake. Located in Kellum, AR. Public access.

Springhill Park

Provides access to Massard Creek. Located in Fort Smith, AR. Public access.

Jefferson Ridge (East)

Provides access to Cave Creek – Dierks Lake. Located in Sevier County. Public access.

Vache Grasse

Provides access to Arkansas River. Located in Sebastian County. Public access.

Fort Smith Park

Provides access to Arkansas River. Located in Fort Smith, AR. Public access.

Dam Site

Provides access to Arkansas River. Located in Barling, AR. Public access.

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