Melvern Lake Outlet Park
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Lake Scott
🌊 Ladder Creek
📍 Scott County, KS
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Boat Ramps in Kansas
Discover 276 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Kansas. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
276
Total Boat Ramps
Osage County
16 ramps - Most in County
65
Counties Covered
Boating in Kansas - Wind, Reservoirs & Open Water
Kansas is a landlocked state with serious wind, and those two facts define the boating experience here more than anything else. The reservoirs are large and open with almost no shoreline protection from prevailing southwest winds, so conditions can go from calm to choppy to legitimately rough faster than you'd expect from a freshwater lake in the middle of the country.
Milford Reservoir near Junction City is the largest in the state and has decent Corps ramp infrastructure. Cheney Reservoir southwest of Wichita is the primary water supply for Wichita and has boating access with some restrictions tied to its municipal water source status. Tuttle Creek, Clinton, Perry, and John Redmond reservoirs round out the major options.
The fishing in Kansas reservoirs is genuinely underrated. Wipers (hybrid striped bass) grow large in several of the major impoundments, and the walleye fishing at Milford has a solid regional reputation.
Water clarity in Kansas reservoirs is highly variable. After significant rainfall the water can turn quite turbid and stay that way for a while. If you're planning a trip specifically for water sports that depend on visibility, it's worth checking recent conditions.
Fees at Kansas state park ramps require either a daily vehicle permit or an annual Kansas State Parks passport, so have that sorted before you arrive. The Corps of Engineers ramps at some locations are separate and have their own fee structure.
Complete Guide to Boating in Kansas
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Kansas.
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Finney Lake
🌊 Finney Lake
📍 Finney County, KS
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🌊 North Sugar Creek - La Cygnes Lake
📍 Linn County, KS
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🌊 Pottawatomie County State Lake 1
📍 Blaine, KS
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🌊 Nemaha State Fishing Lake
📍 Nemaha County, KS
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🌊 Republican River
📍 Junction City, KS
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Osage County
16 rampsJefferson County
15 rampsGeary County
14 rampsMiami County
11 rampsButler County
10 rampsJefferson
10 rampsCrawford County
9 rampsGeary
9 rampsReno County
8 rampsOsage
8 rampsMitchell County
7 rampsMontgomery County
7 rampsDouglas County
7 rampsMorris
7 rampsGreenwood County
6 rampsRussell
6 rampsRooks County
5 rampsJewell County
5 rampsMarion County
5 rampsMorris County
5 rampsWoodson County
5 rampsNeosho County
5 rampsLinn County
5 rampsNorton County
4 rampsTrego County
4 rampsClark County
4 rampsRussell County
4 rampsEllsworth County
4 rampsRiley County
4 rampsPottawatomie County
4 rampsCowley County
4 rampsMarion
4 rampsDouglas
4 rampsKingman County
3 rampsClay County
3 rampsShawnee County
3 rampsFinney County
2 rampsSheridan County
2 rampsBarber County
2 rampsOttawa County
2 rampsMcPherson County
2 rampsBourbon County
2 rampsCoffey County
2 rampsPhillips County
2 rampsLabette County
2 rampsLabette
2 rampsEllsworth
2 rampsRiley
2 rampsGreenwood
2 rampsHamilton County
1 rampLogan County
1 rampScott County
1 rampMeade County
1 rampNess County
1 rampHodgeman County
1 rampFord County
1 rampKiowa County
1 rampSaline County
1 rampWashington County
1 rampChase County
1 rampNemaha County
1 rampLyon County
1 rampCherokee County
1 rampWyandotte County
1 rampCoffey
1 rampAbout Boating in Kansas
Kansas offers excellent boating opportunities with 276 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 Kansas, 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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Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Kansas below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.
Turkey Point
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Riverton Dam
Provides access to Shoal Creek – Lowell Reservoir. Located in Lowell, KS. Public access.
West Lake Road
Provides access to Rock Creek – Lake Fort Scott. Located in Bourbon County. Public access.
Wyandotte County Lake
Provides access to Wyandotte County Lake. Located in Kansas City, KS. Public access.
Sundance
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Arvonia, KS. Public access.
Rolling HIlls Public Use Area – East
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Thunderbird Marina and RV Resort
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Semi-Private access.
Lake Parson
Provides access to Labette Creek – Lake Parsons. Located in Neosho County. Public access.
Mound Valley
Provides access to Big Hill Creek – Big Hill Lake. Located in Labette County. Public access.
Timber Hill
Provides access to Big Hill Creek – Big Hill Lake. Located in Labette County. Public access.
Fourth Street (Wakefield)
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Clay County. Public access.
School Creek
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Curtis Creek Public Use Area
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Curtis Creek Road (Point)
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Rolling HIlls Public Use Area – West
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Timber Creek South Campground
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Clay County. Public access.
Milford Lake Yacht Club
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Semi-Private access.
Farnum Creek Public Use Area
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Flagstop Resort and RV Park
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Milford, KS. Semi-Private access.
Milford Recreation Area
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Shawnee Yacht Club
Provides access to Deer Creek – Lake Shawnee. Located in Shawnee County. Semi-Private access.
Southeast Ramp Road
Provides access to Deer Creek – Lake Shawnee. Located in Shawnee County. Public access.
Dam Site South
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Milford State Park
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Milford Lake State Park Marina
Provides access to Republican River – Milford Lake. Located in Geary County. Public access.
Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge – Bluegill Point
Provides access to North Fork Solomon River – Kirwin Reservoir. Located in Phillips County. Public access.
Council Grove Marina
Provides access to Neosho River – Council Grove Lake. Located in Morris County. Public access.
Kanza View Park
Provides access to Neosho River – Council Grove Lake. Located in Morris County. Public access.
Richey Cove Park
Provides access to Richey Creek – Council Grove Lake. Located in Morris County. Public access.