Lake Shawnee Park
Provides access to Deer Creek – Lake Shawnee. Located in Shawnee County. Public access.
Kansas River-Ogden
🌊 Kansas River
📍 Ogden, 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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Elk City-South Squaw
🌊 Elk River - Elk City Lake
📍 Montgomery County, KS
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🌊 Hundred and Ten Mile Creek - Pomona Lake
📍 Osage County, KS
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🌊 Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake
📍 Osage County, KS
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🌊 Wakarusa River - Clinton Lake
📍 Kanwaka Township, KS
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🌊 Big Blue River
📍 Riley County, 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.
Timber Creek Lake East
Provides access to Timber Creek – Timber Creek Lake. Located in Winfield, KS. Public access.
Timber Creek Lake Central
Provides access to Timber Creek – Timber Creek Lake. Located in Winfield, KS. Public access.
Timber Creek Lake West
Provides access to Timber Creek – Timber Creek Lake. Located in Winfield, KS. Public access.
Dam Site Campground
Provides access to Neosho River – John Redmond Reservoir. Located in Coffey County. Public access.
Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge – East Xavier Road
Provides access to North Fork Solomon River – Kirwin Reservoir. Located in Phillips County. Public access.
Perry Yacht Club
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in West Shore, KS. Semi-Private access.
Dam Site
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Addams Grove
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Hundred and Ten Mile Recreation Area
Provides access to Valley Brook Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Comanche Road
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Indian Ridge, KS. Public access.
Main Street
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Lakeside Village, KS. Public access.
Longview
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Lakeside Village, KS. Public access.
Old Town
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Public access.
Slough Creek Bridge
Provides access to Slough Creek – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Public access.
Devils Gap
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Public access.
Slough Creek
Provides access to Slough Creek – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Public access.
Pelican Point
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Public access.
Lake Perry Yacht and Marina
Provides access to Delaware River – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Semi-Private access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1. Located in Crawford County. Public access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1. Located in Frontenac, KS. Public access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 4
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 4. Located in Litchfield, KS. Public access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 6
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 6. Located in Crawford County. Public access.
Rock Creek Marina and Resort
Provides access to Rock Creek – Perry Lake. Located in Jefferson County. Semi-Private access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1. Located in Frontenac, KS. Public access.
Crawford State Fishing Lake-1
Provides access to Crawford State Fishing Lake. Located in Crawford County. Public access.
Crawford State Fishing Lake-2
Provides access to Crawford State Fishing Lake. Located in Crawford County. Public access.
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1. Located in Dunkirk, KS. Public access.