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The Most Comprehensive Boat Ramp Database in America

BoatLaunchMap indexes 32,923 boat ramps and public boat launches across all 50 US states, making it the largest free boat ramp directory available online. 9,268 ramps include Google ratings and reviews from the boating community. Every listing includes GPS coordinates, driving directions, and real-time weather. Michigan leads with 2,280 mapped ramps.

Boat Ramps by State

Browse boat ramps in all 50 US states. Click any state to see a full directory with maps, ratings, and directions to every public boat launch.

Number of boat ramps and average rating by US state
StateBoat RampsAvg RatingPublic Ramps
Michigan2,2804.5/5879
Florida1,9884.5/5776
Washington1,3734.3/5234
Wisconsin1,3024.5/5179
North Carolina1,2654.5/5351
Minnesota1,1824.5/567
Ontario1,0054.5/5129
Missouri9734.4/5133
New York9594.5/5184
Illinois9414.6/5103
Georgia9404.5/5715
California8834.5/583
Texas8814.4/5107
Québec74612
Virginia7314.4/568
Tennessee7204.5/5147
Ohio6974.1/572
Maryland6684.5/559
Pennsylvania6664.5/5117
Maine6534.5/5183
Oregon6404.1/5156
Iowa5834.5/567
Massachusetts5474.6/572
Kentucky4824.5/572
Indiana4464.5/564
Alabama4214.4/5133
Idaho4014.5/594
Oklahoma3704.5/512
Montana34817
New Jersey3464.5/538
Connecticut3374.5/5109
Arkansas3274.7/520
North Dakota3174.1/516
Colorado29534
Kansas2954.6/528
New Hampshire2794.8/576
South Carolina2714.5/5238
Utah2674.5/541
Louisiana2614.5/547
Vermont2554.6/541
Mississippi2004.5/522
Nebraska1824.7/520
Arizona1694.5/513
West Virginia1624.5/530
South Dakota1335
Delaware1244.5/526
British Columbia1095.0/55
Rhode Island1063
Wyoming1059
Nevada664.4/58
New Mexico604.5/56
New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick34
Baja California11
Sinaloa8
Sonora7
Chihuahua34.5/5
District of Columbia34.1/5
Baja California Sur2
Nuevo León1
Coahuila1

Find Boat Ramps Near Me

Looking for a boat ramp near you? BoatLaunchMap makes it easy to find the closest public boat launches from any location in the United States. Use the search tool above to enter your city, zip code, or address, or tap "Use My Location" for GPS-based results. Every result includes Google ratings from real boaters, driving directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps, hours of operation, and current weather conditions.

Whether you're launching a bass boat on an inland lake, putting in a kayak on a quiet river, or trailering to a coastal saltwater ramp, BoatLaunchMap has you covered with 32,923 verified locations across 9,024 cities and 2,851 counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are in the United States?

BoatLaunchMap indexes 32,923 boat ramps and public boat launches across all 50 US states. Michigan has the most with 2,280 ramps. Florida is second with 1,988.

How do I find boat ramps near me?

Use BoatLaunchMap's search tool to find boat ramps near your current location. Click "Use My Location" or enter an address, city, or zip code. Results show the closest boat ramps with Google ratings, directions, hours, and amenities.

Are public boat ramps free to use?

Many public boat ramps are free, especially those operated by state fish and wildlife agencies or the Army Corps of Engineers. Some charge daily or annual launch fees, typically ranging from $5–$20. Each ramp listing on BoatLaunchMap includes access type (public, restricted, or private) to help you plan.

What is the best-rated boat ramp in America?

BoatLaunchMap tracks Google ratings for boat ramps across all 50 states. Visit our Best Boat Ramps page to see the top-rated boat ramps in the US ranked by Google reviews.