Melvern-Arvonia Cemetary
Provides access to Marais des Cygnes River – Melvern Lake. Located in Osage County. Public access.
Clark State Fishing Lake-Bloom
🌊 Bluff Creek - Clark State Fishing Lake
📍 Clark 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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Ottawa State Fishing Lake-South
🌊 Sand Creek - State Lake
📍 Ottawa County, KS
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🌊 Geary State Fishing Lake
📍 Geary County, KS
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🌊 North Fork Ninnescah River - Cheney Lake
📍 Reno County, KS
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🌊 Council Grove Dam
📍 Morris, KS
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🌊 Neosho River - Council Grove Lake
📍 Morris 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.
El Dorado-Area 4
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
Butler State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Butler State Fishing Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
Cowley State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Cowley State Fishing Lake. Located in Cameron, KS. Public access.
Nemaha State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Nemaha State Fishing Lake. Located in Nemaha County. Public access.
El Dorado-Area 8
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
El Dorado-NE Cole Creek
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Chelsea, KS. Public access.
El Dorado-Area 1
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
El Dorado-Goose Cove
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
El Dorado-Quail Run
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
El Dorado-Area 1
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
Council Grove-Neosho River
Provides access to Neosho River. Located in Morris County. Public access.
Chase State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Chase State Fishing Lake. Located in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Public access.
El Dorado-Walnut River
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
El Dorado-NE 60th Street
Provides access to Walnut River – El Dorado Lake. Located in Butler County. Public access.
Council Grove-Munkers Creek
Provides access to Munkers Creek. Located in Morris County. Public access.
Pottawatomie County 2
Provides access to Pottawatomie County State Lake 2. Located in Pottawatomie County. Public access.
Marion-Broken Bridge
Provides access to Cottonwood River – Marion Reservoir. Located in Marion County. Public access.
Marion-Durham Cove
Provides access to Cottonwood River – Marion Reservoir. Located in Marion County. Public access.
Marion-French Creek
Provides access to Cottonwood River – Marion Reservoir. Located in Marion County. Public access.
Marion-Cotton Wood
Provides access to Cottonwood River – Marion Reservoir. Located in Eastshore, KS. Public access.
Marion-Hillsboro
Provides access to Cottonwood River – Marion Reservoir. Located in Marion County. Public access.
McPherson State Fishing Lake
Provides access to McPherson State Fishing Lake. Located in McPherson County. Public access.
Black Kettle
Provides access to Black Kettle State Fishing Lake. Located in McPherson County. Public access.
Washington State Fishing Lake
Provides access to Washington State Fishing Lake. Located in Washington County. Public access.