Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1
Provides access to Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1. Located in Frontenac, KS. Public access.
Keith Sebelius-Spillway
🌊 Prairie Dog Creek - Keith Sebelius Lake
📍 Norton 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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Elk River
🌊 Elk River
📍 Montgomery County, KS
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🌊 Saline River - Wilson Lake
📍 Russell County, KS
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🌊 Prairie Dog Creek
📍 Norton County, KS
View Details →Sheridan State Fishing Lake East
🌊 Sheridan State Fishing Lake
📍 Sheridan County, KS
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🌊 Geary State Fishing Lake
📍 Geary 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
Explore All Ramps Below
Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Kansas below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.
La Cygnes-North
Provides access to North Sugar Creek – La Cygnes Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Unit G-South
Provides access to Marais Des Cygnes Waterfowl Area Unit G-South. Located in Linn County. Public access.
Unit A
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge Unit A. Located in Linn County. Public access.
Unit F
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge Unit F. Located in Linn County. Public access.
Unit C-South
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge Unit C-South. Located in Linn County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Jayhawk
Provides access to Scott Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Personal Watercraft
Provides access to Scott Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Louisburg-Middle
Provides access to Louisburg-Middle Creek. Located in Louisburg, KS. Public access.
Miami State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Miami State Fishing Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
La Cygnes-East
Provides access to North Sugar Creek – La Cygnes Lake. Located in Linn County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Wade Branch North
Provides access to Wade Branch – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Russel Crites
Provides access to Wade Branch – HIllsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Cedar Niles
Provides access to Niles Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Point
Provides access to Bull Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Marysville
Provides access to Niles Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Neosho State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Neosho State Fishing Lake. Located in Neosho County. Public access.
Hillsdale-Antioch
Provides access to Bull Creek – Hillsdale Lake. Located in Miami County. Public access.
Pomona Lake Marina
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Pomona Lake-Red Oak
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Pomona Lake-Cedar Wind
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Pomona Lake-E 229th Street
Provides access to Hundred and Ten Mile Creek – Pomona Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Bourbon State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Bourbon State Fishing Lake. Located in Bourbon County. Public access.
Clinton Lake
Provides access to Wakarusa River – Clinton Lake. Located in Kanwaka Township, KS. Public access.
Clinton Lake-2
Provides access to Wakarusa River – Clinton Lake. Located in Kanwaka Township, KS. Public access.
Osage State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Osage State Fishing Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Clinton Lake-3 North
Provides access to Wakarusa River – Clinton Lake. Located in Kanwaka Township, KS. Public access.