The Gardens at Lake Merritt Boat Ramp
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9414750 — Alameda · 3.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Merritt
Updated 59 min agoSource: USGS station 11181040 — SAN LORENZO C A SAN LORENZO CA · 9.5 mi from Lake Merritt
Launch Light & Moon — June 19
local timeWaxing Crescent (22% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: The Gardens at Lake Merritt
| Location | Oakland, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merritt |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (871 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.806214, -122.258424 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alameda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (510) 763-8409 |
The Gardens at Lake Merritt is a boat launch providing access to Lake Merritt in Oakland, California at coordinates 37.80621, -122.25842. Rated 4.6/5 based on 871 Google reviews.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt is a boat launch on Lake Merritt in Oakland, Alameda County, California. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gardens at Lake Merritt
How is The Gardens at Lake Merritt rated?
The Gardens at Lake Merritt has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 871 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does The Gardens at Lake Merritt access?
The Gardens at Lake Merritt provides boat launch access to Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.
How do I get to The Gardens at Lake Merritt?
The Gardens at Lake Merritt is located at coordinates 37.806214, -122.258424 in Oakland, California. 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 The Gardens at Lake Merritt includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.