Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:39 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Rice Boat Ramp
| Location | North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Oahe |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.505742, -100.584073 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Morton County |
Fort Rice Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Oahe in North Dakota at coordinates 46.50574, -100.58407.
Fort Rice Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Oahe in Morton County, North Dakota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat launch in Morton County • fishing access on Lake Oahe • North Dakota boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Rice Boat Ramp
Is Fort Rice Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Fort Rice Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in North Dakota.
What water does Fort Rice Boat Ramp access?
Fort Rice Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Oahe in North Dakota.
How do I get to Fort Rice Boat Ramp?
Fort Rice Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 46.505742, -100.584073 in North Dakota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Fort Rice Boat Ramp includes 5 other public boat ramps within 15.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.