Osage State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Osage State Fishing Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Main Street
🌊 Delaware River - Perry Lake
📍 Lakeside Village, 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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Milford Lake Yacht Club
🌊 Republican River - Milford Lake
📍 Geary County, KS
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🌊 North Fork Solomon River
📍 Mitchell County, KS
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🌊 Montgomery State Fishing Lake
📍 Blake, KS
View Details →El Dorado-Area 4
🌊 Walnut River - El Dorado Lake
📍 Butler County, KS
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🌊 Smoky Hill River - Cedar Bluff Reservoir
📍 Trego 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.
Wakarusa River E100 Road
Provides access to Wakarusa River. Located in Douglas County. Public access.
Clinton Lake-Rock Creek
Provides access to Rock Creek – Clinton Lake. Located in Douglas County. Public access.
Clinton Lake-Coon Creek
Provides access to Coon Creek – Clinton Lake. Located in Kanwaka Township, KS. Public access.
Elk City-South Squaw
Provides access to Elk River – Elk City Lake. Located in Montgomery County. Public access.
Elk City-Courtesy
Provides access to Elk River – Elk City Lake. Located in Montgomery County. Public access.
Montgomery State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Montgomery State Fishing Lake. Located in Montgomery County. Public access.
Montgomery State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Montgomery State Fishing Lake. Located in Montgomery County. Public access.
Montgomery State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Montgomery State Fishing Lake. Located in Blake, KS. Public access.
Fall River
Provides access to Fall River – Fall River Lake. Located in Greenwood County. Public access.
Fall River-Engineers Cove
Provides access to Fall River – Fall River Lake. Located in Greenwood County. Public access.
Fall River
Provides access to Fall River – Fall River Lake. Located in Greenwood County. Public access.
Toronto-South
Provides access to Verdigris River – Toronto Lake. Located in Woodson County. Public access.
Toronto-North
Provides access to Verdigris River – Toronto Lake. Located in Woodson County. Public access.
Toronto-Middle
Provides access to Verdigris River – Toronto Lake. Located in Woodson County. Public access.
Melvern-West
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Melvern-East
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Toronto-East
Provides access to Verdigris River – Toronto Lake. Located in Woodson County. Public access.
Toronto-Beach
Provides access to Verdigris River – Toronto Lake. Located in Woodson County. Public access.
Melvern-Arvonia Cemetary
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Pottawatomie County 1
Provides access to Pottawatomie County State Lake 1. Located in Blaine, KS. Public access.
Jeffrey Make-Up
Provides access to Jeffrey Make-Up Lake. Located in Pottawatomie County. Public access.
Jeffrey Aux-Lake
Provides access to Jeffrey Auxilliary Lake. Located in Pottawatomie County. Public access.