Free Public Boat Ramps in North Dakota
North Dakota has 22 free public boat ramps — launches operated by state fish & wildlife agencies, counties, and federal lands with no access fee. The highest-rated is Beaver Creek Bay Boat Ramp in Twin Buttes Segment (4.7/5).
- Twin Buttes SegmentLake Sakakawea
- Swede Township
- Conklin TownshipBarnes Lake
- Minnehaha townshipBowman-Haley Lake
- Minnehaha townshipBowman-Haley Lake
- ParkhurstJamestown Reservoir
- Midway TownshipJamestown Reservoir
- Midway TownshipJamestown Reservoir
- Fried TownshipJamestown Reservoir
- BismarckMissouri River
- LivonaLake Oahe
- SchmidtLake Oahe
- St. Michael DistrictBlack Tiger Bay
- St. Michael DistrictBlack Tiger Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public boat ramps free in North Dakota?▾
Most public boat ramps in North Dakota are free to use — they're operated by state fish & wildlife agencies, counties, and federal lands. BoatLaunchMap lists 22 free public launches in North Dakota. Some charge a small daily launch fee or require a parking permit.
How many free public boat ramps are in North Dakota?▾
North Dakota has 22 free public boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap, each with GPS coordinates, ratings, and directions.
What is the highest-rated free boat ramp in North Dakota?▾
Beaver Creek Bay Boat Ramp in Twin Buttes Segment is the highest-rated free public boat ramp in North Dakota, with a 4.7/5 Google rating.