Backwater Lake
🌊 Backwater Lake
📍 North Webster, IN
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Boat Ramps in Indiana
Discover 331 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Indiana. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
331
Total Boat Ramps
LaGrange County
22 ramps - Most in County
73
Counties Covered
Indiana Boating - Reservoirs, Rivers & Lake Country
Indiana's boating scene is centered primarily on its reservoir system and the Ohio River on its southern border. The state doesn't have natural lakes of significant size outside the northern glacial lake country near Michigan, so Corps reservoirs like Monroe, Patoka, Salamonie, and Mississinewa carry the bulk of the recreational boating activity.
Monroe Lake near Bloomington is the largest reservoir in the state and has the most developed ramp infrastructure. It draws a big IU student and Bloomington local crowd in summer, and the Corps ramps are generally maintained well. Patoka Lake in the southwest is less crowded and a good alternative if Monroe feels busy.
The northern Indiana lake country around Warsaw, Syracuse, and the Michigan border has dozens of smaller glacial lakes that support local boating communities. Many of these lakes have public access though it can vary from developed ramps to simple gravel entries. The lakes in this region are popular for pontoon boats and family recreation more than fishing-focused activity.
The Ohio River offers ramp access at multiple points and is used for both recreational boating and fishing, but it's working river with barge traffic and current that requires experience. The Indiana DNR maintains access points but conditions on the Ohio are variable and the river reads differently than still-water boating.
Indiana requires boater education for operators under 15, and the lakes see active DNR law enforcement, particularly around holiday weekends.
Complete Guide to Boating in Indiana
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Indiana.
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Alcoa
🌊 Ohio River
📍 Warrick County, IN
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🌊 Ohio River
📍 Cincinnati, IN
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🌊 Elkhart River
📍 Noble County, IN
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🌊 Pleasant Lake
📍 Lakeville, IN
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🌊 Mississinewa Lake
📍 Wabash County, IN
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LaGrange County
22 rampsKosciusko County
18 rampsNoble County
15 rampsSteuben County
14 rampsPike County
12 rampsWabash County
11 rampsWarrick County
10 rampsUnion County
9 rampsSt. Joseph County
8 rampsJohnson County
8 rampsMonroe County
7 rampsElkhart County
7 rampsMarshall County
7 rampsBartholomew County
7 rampsSwitzerland County
6 rampsDearborn County
6 rampsPerry County
6 rampsParke County
6 rampsWhitley County
6 rampsFulton County
6 rampsLaPorte County
6 rampsJackson County
6 rampsPosey County
5 rampsCrawford County
5 rampsOrange County
5 rampsVigo County
5 rampsPulaski County
5 rampsAllen County
5 rampsPorter
5 rampsVanderburgh County
4 rampsDubois County
4 rampsHuntington County
4 rampsDaviess County
4 rampsJennings County
4 rampsOhio County
3 rampsHamilton County
3 rampsClark County
3 rampsFranklin County
3 rampsKnox County
3 rampsCarroll County
3 rampsMartin County
3 rampsStarke County
3 rampsSullivan County
3 rampsWashington County
3 rampsFranklin
3 rampsJefferson County
2 rampsPutnam County
2 rampsMiami County
2 rampsFountain County
2 rampsLawrence County
2 rampsWhite County
2 rampsGibson County
2 rampsMorgan County
2 rampsGrant County
2 rampsNewton County
2 rampsLake County
2 rampsJasper County
2 rampsFloyd County
1 rampHarrison County
1 rampOwen County
1 rampWayne County
1 rampCass County
1 rampBoone County
1 rampHenry County
1 rampShelby County
1 rampMadison County
1 rampRipley County
1 rampBrown County
1 rampVermillion County
1 rampSpencer County
1 rampHoward County
1 rampLawrence
1 rampPerry
1 rampAbout Boating in Indiana
Indiana offers excellent boating opportunities with 331 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 Indiana, 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
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