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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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Featured Boat Ramps in Kansas

Browse by County

Osage County

16 ramps

Jefferson County

15 ramps

Geary County

14 ramps

Miami County

11 ramps

Butler County

10 ramps

Jefferson

10 ramps

Crawford County

9 ramps

Geary

9 ramps

Reno County

8 ramps

Osage

8 ramps

Mitchell County

7 ramps

Montgomery County

7 ramps

Douglas County

7 ramps

Morris

7 ramps

Greenwood County

6 ramps

Russell

6 ramps

Rooks County

5 ramps

Jewell County

5 ramps

Marion County

5 ramps

Morris County

5 ramps

Woodson County

5 ramps

Neosho County

5 ramps

Linn County

5 ramps

Norton County

4 ramps

Trego County

4 ramps

Clark County

4 ramps

Russell County

4 ramps

Ellsworth County

4 ramps

Riley County

4 ramps

Pottawatomie County

4 ramps

Cowley County

4 ramps

Marion

4 ramps

Douglas

4 ramps

Kingman County

3 ramps

Clay County

3 ramps

Shawnee County

3 ramps

Finney County

2 ramps

Sheridan County

2 ramps

Barber County

2 ramps

Ottawa County

2 ramps

McPherson County

2 ramps

Bourbon County

2 ramps

Coffey County

2 ramps

Phillips County

2 ramps

Labette County

2 ramps

Labette

2 ramps

Ellsworth

2 ramps

Riley

2 ramps

Greenwood

2 ramps

Hamilton County

1 ramp

Logan County

1 ramp

Scott County

1 ramp

Meade County

1 ramp

Ness County

1 ramp

Hodgeman County

1 ramp

Ford County

1 ramp

Kiowa County

1 ramp

Saline County

1 ramp

Washington County

1 ramp

Chase County

1 ramp

Nemaha County

1 ramp

Lyon County

1 ramp

Cherokee County

1 ramp

Wyandotte County

1 ramp

Coffey

1 ramp

About 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.

Cheney-Lakeview

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-East

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-Wichita Point

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-Wenzel Cove

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-County Line

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-Red Bluffs

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Cheney-Mr. D’s

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Reno County. Public access.

Kanopolis-Buzzard Bay

Provides access to Smoky HIll River – Kanopolis Lake. Located in Venango, KS. Public access.

Kanopolis-South Shore

Provides access to Smoky HIll River – Kanopolis Lake. Located in Ellsworth County. Public access.

Cheney-West

Provides access to North Fork Ninnescah River – Cheney Lake. Located in Varner, KS. Public access.

Wilson-State Park

Provides access to Saline River – Wilson Lake. Located in Russell County. Public access.

Wilson-Otoe

Provides access to Saline River – Wilson Lake. Located in Russell County. Public access.

Waconda-Osage

Provides access to Solomon River – Glen Elder Reservoir. Located in Mitchell County. Public access.

Wilson-Minooka Park

Provides access to Saline River – Wilson Lake. Located in Russell County. Public access.

Wilson-Elm Creek

Provides access to Saline River – Wilson Lake. Located in Russell County. Public access.

Waconda-Carr Creek

Provides access to South Fork Solomon River. Located in Mitchell County. Public access.

Waconda-Schoen’s Cove

Provides access to Solomon River – Glen Elder Reservoir. Located in Mitchell County. Public access.

Waconda-Granite Creek

Provides access to Solomon River – Glen Elder Reservoir. Located in Cawker City, KS. Public access.

Waconda-Walnut Creek

Provides access to Solomon River – Glen Elder Reservoir. Located in Mitchell County. Public access.

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