Chesapeake Launch Ramp
4.6
(81)601 Chesapeake Dr, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
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Free Public Boat Launches in San Mateo County, CA
There are 5 free, public boat launches in San Mateo County, California. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.
All free public boat launches in San Mateo County (5)
Pillar Point Launch Ramp
4.5
(51)Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
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San Mateo - Coyote Point Dr Boat Ramp
1900 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Bair Island Aquatic Center - Rowing and Paddling Club
4.9
(15)1450 Maple St, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
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Cooley Landing Park
4.7
(79)2100 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
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Frequently asked questions
- Are there free boat ramps in San Mateo County, California?
- Yes — 5 public boat ramps in San Mateo County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.
- Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free San Mateo County ramp?
- Most public ramps in California are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.
Looking for all boat ramps in San Mateo County? See the full San Mateo County boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.