Magpie Campground (UT)
🌊 South Fork Ogden River
📍 Pleasant Grove, UT
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Boat Ramps in Utah
Discover 283 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Utah. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
283
Total Boat Ramps
Daggett
24 ramps - Most in County
56
Counties Covered
Boating in Utah - Desert Canyons and Mountain Reservoirs
Utah's boating happens in a desert environment with mountain reservoirs, and the setting is consistently spectacular even when the facilities are modest. Lake Powell on the Arizona border is the most famous, a reservoir in canyon country with 2,000 miles of shoreline when it's at capacity. Like Lake Mead, Powell has experienced dramatic water level drops in recent drought years, and ramp access has been severely affected at various points with some ramps becoming unusable entirely as the water receded. Checking current water levels and available ramp access before planning a Powell trip is essential.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Wyoming border in the northeast corner of the state is another canyon country lake with excellent trout fishing, particularly for lake trout. The NPS manages the reservoir and ramp infrastructure is in place at several access points.
Utah Lake near Provo is the largest natural freshwater lake in Utah and has public ramp access, though the lake is shallow and subject to significant algae problems in late summer that can close the lake to recreation periodically. Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs in the Heber Valley area serve the Salt Lake and Provo markets with cleaner water and good ramp facilities.
Altitude applies throughout Utah boating. Most of the reservoirs sit at elevations between 4,500 and 6,000 feet, and engine performance, sun intensity, and physical exertion are all affected accordingly. Sunscreen needs are underestimated by a lot of first-time desert lake visitors.
Complete Guide to Boating in Utah
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Utah.
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Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area (airboat launch)
🌊 Great Salt Lake
📍 Reese, UT
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🌊 Strawberry River - Strawberry Reservoir
📍 Wasatch County, UT
View Details →Deer Creek State Park
🌊 Provo River - Deer Creek Reservoir
📍 Wasatch County, UT
View Details →Browns Park
🌊 Green River
📍 Daggett County, UT
View Details →Willard Bay North
🌊 Willard Bay
📍 Willard, UT
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Daggett
24 rampsGrand
18 rampsUintah
12 rampsGrand County
11 rampsUtah County
11 rampsDaggett County
11 rampsUintah County
10 rampsWasatch County
10 rampsGarfield
10 rampsWeber
10 rampsSevier
9 rampsSanpete
9 rampsWasatch
8 rampsEmery
8 rampsSummit
7 rampsKane
7 rampsBox Elder County
6 rampsSevier County
5 rampsSummit County
5 rampsCache County
5 rampsCache
5 rampsSan Juan
5 rampsBeaver
5 rampsWashington County
4 rampsSan Juan County
4 rampsGarfield County
4 rampsEmery County
4 rampsWeber County
4 rampsMohave
4 rampsPiute
4 rampsKane County
3 rampsSanpete County
3 rampsDuchesne
3 rampsIron
3 rampsPiute County
2 rampsJuab County
2 rampsDuchesne County
2 rampsMorgan County
2 rampsRich County
2 rampsMoffat
2 rampsRich
2 rampsUtah
2 rampsBear Lake
2 rampsWashington
2 rampsIron County
1 rampBeaver County
1 rampCarbon County
1 rampSalt Lake County
1 rampDavis County
1 rampMillard
1 rampTooele
1 rampUinta
1 rampCarbon
1 rampPend Oreille
1 rampBox Elder
1 rampWayne
1 rampAbout Boating in Utah
Utah offers excellent boating opportunities with 283 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 Utah, 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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