Free Public Boat Ramps in Kansas
Kansas has 45 free public boat ramps — launches operated by state fish & wildlife agencies, counties, and federal lands with no access fee. The highest-rated is Boat Ramp 5 in Clinton (4.7/5).
- 1.Boat Ramp 5★ 4.7ClintonClinton Lake
- Marmaton townshipMarmaton River
- Kanwaka TownshipClinton Lake
- Kanwaka TownshipClinton Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Richland townshipHillsdale Lake
- Saint GeorgeKansas River
- Kanwaka TownshipClinton Lake
- ClintonClinton Lake
- WinfieldTimber Creek Lake
- WinfieldTimber Creek Lake
- WinfieldTimber Creek Lake
- WinfieldTimber Creek Lake
- Arkansas CityWalnut River
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- ManhattanBlue River
- LawrenceKansas River
- ClintonClinton Lake
- ClintonClinton Lake
- Plymouth townshipWilson Lake
- Kanwaka TownshipClinton Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Marysville townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Junction CityMilford Lake
- PleasantonPleasanton City Lake
- Appleton townshipClark County State Lake
- Appleton townshipClark County State Lake
- Appleton townshipClark County State Lake
- Independence townshipElk City Lake
- Baldwin CityBaldwin City Lake
- CameronCowley County State Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- LawrenceKansas River
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Osage CityCity Lake
- Kansas CityWyco Lake
- PerryPerry Lake
- Richland townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Marysville townshipWade Branch Wildlife Area - Hillsdale Lake
- Spring HillSpring Hill City Lake
- Fairfax townshipOsage County Lake
- Council GroveCouncil Grove Lake
- PerryRock Creek
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public boat ramps free in Kansas?▾
Most public boat ramps in Kansas are free to use — they're operated by state fish & wildlife agencies, counties, and federal lands. BoatLaunchMap lists 45 free public launches in Kansas. Some charge a small daily launch fee or require a parking permit.
How many free public boat ramps are in Kansas?▾
Kansas has 45 free public boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap, each with GPS coordinates, ratings, and directions.
What is the highest-rated free boat ramp in Kansas?▾
Boat Ramp 5 in Clinton is the highest-rated free public boat ramp in Kansas, with a 4.7/5 Google rating.