Boat Ramps in Austin, TX

Austin, Texas has 39 public boat ramps with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and directions. Find the best launch near you.

39 Boat Ramps

Austin Boat Launch Overview

Austin, Texas has 39 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. The top-rated launch is Boat Ramp city park, rated 5.0/5 from 1 Google reviews. Boaters in Austin can access Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Walter E. Long, and 3 more waterbodies. 24 of 39 ramps offer free public access.

Boat Ramps

Waterbodies

4.6

Avg Rating

Free Public

Waterbodies in Austin

Lake Austin: 15 ramps
Lady Bird Lake: 12 ramps
Walter E. Long: 4 ramps
Colorado: 3 ramps
Onion Creek: 2 ramps
Walnut Creek: 1 ramp

Top Rated in Austin

Boat Ramp city park

5.0/5 (1 reviews)

on Lake Austin

Map of Boat Ramps in Austin

Filter Austin boat ramps

Free public ramps (24)Top-rated (4.5★+) ramps (14)

All Boat Ramps in Austin

1.Boat Ramp city park★ 5.0
AustinLake Austinpublic
2.Walter E. Long Boat Ramp★ 4.5
AustinWalter E. Longpublic
3.Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park★ 4.4
AustinWalter E. Long
4.The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake★ 4.7
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
5.Pennybacker Bridge Overlook★ 4.7
AustinLake Austin
6.Jessica Hollis Park★ 4.3
AustinLake Austin
7.Cidercade Austin★ 4.4
AustinLady Bird Lake
8.Emma Long Metropolitan Park★ 4.6
AustinLake Austin
9.Austin Nature & Science Center★ 4.7
AustinLady Bird Lake
10.Walsh Boat Landing★ 4.5
AustinLake Austinpublic
11.Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve★ 4.6
AustinWalter E. Long
12.Texas Rowing Center★ 4.6
AustinLady Bird Lake
13.Quarries Park★ 4.6
AustinWalnut Creek
14.Festival Beach Boat Ramp★ 4.7
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
15.Austin, Texas Boat Launch
AustinWalter E. Long
16.Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp
AustinLady Bird Lake
17.Lake Austin Boat Ramp
AustinLake Austin
18.Lake Austin Boat Ramp
AustinLake Austin
19.Cuernavaca Boat Ramp (private)
AustinLake Austinprivate
20.Lake Austin Boat Ramp
AustinLake Austin
21.Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park★ 4.7
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
22.Lake Austin
AustinLake Austinpublic
23.Lake Travis
AustinLake Travispublic
24.Lake Austin
AustinLake Austinpublic
25.Holiday Inn Boat Launch★ 4.0
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
26.Lake Austin
AustinLake Austinpublic
27.Lady Bird Lake
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
28.Lady Bird Lake
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
29.Laby Bird Lake
AustinLaby Bird Lakepublic
30.Quinlan Park★ 4.7
AustinLake Austinpublic
31.Loop 360 Boat Ramp★ 4.3
AustinLake Austinpublic
32.Lady Bird Lake
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic
33.Onion Creek
AustinOnion Creekpublic
34.Onion Creek
AustinOnion Creekpublic
35.Colorado
AustinColoradopublic
36.Colorado
AustinColoradopublic
37.Colorado
AustinColoradopublic
38.Lake Austin
AustinLake Austinpublic
39.Austin High Boat Launch★ 4.8
AustinLady Bird Lakepublic

Boat ramps in Austin, Texas
#	Name	City	Waterbody	Rating	Access
1	Boat Ramp city park	Austin	Lake Austin	5.0/5	public
2	Walter E. Long Boat Ramp	Austin	Walter E. Long	4.5/5	public
3	Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park	Austin	Walter E. Long	4.4/5	—
4	The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.7/5	public
5	Pennybacker Bridge Overlook	Austin	Lake Austin	4.7/5	—
6	Jessica Hollis Park	Austin	Lake Austin	4.3/5	—
7	Cidercade Austin	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.4/5	—
8	Emma Long Metropolitan Park	Austin	Lake Austin	4.6/5	—
9	Austin Nature & Science Center	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.7/5	—
10	Walsh Boat Landing	Austin	Lake Austin	4.5/5	public
11	Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve	Austin	Walter E. Long	4.6/5	—
12	Texas Rowing Center	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.6/5	—
13	Quarries Park	Austin	Walnut Creek	4.6/5	—
14	Festival Beach Boat Ramp	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.7/5	public
15	Austin, Texas Boat Launch	Austin	Walter E. Long	—	—
16	Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	—	—
17	Lake Austin Boat Ramp	Austin	Lake Austin	—	—
18	Lake Austin Boat Ramp	Austin	Lake Austin	—	—
19	Cuernavaca Boat Ramp (private)	Austin	Lake Austin	—	private
20	Lake Austin Boat Ramp	Austin	Lake Austin	—	—
21	Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.7/5	public
22	Lake Austin	Austin	Lake Austin	—	public
23	Lake Travis	Austin	Lake Travis	—	public
24	Lake Austin	Austin	Lake Austin	—	public
25	Holiday Inn Boat Launch	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.0/5	public
26	Lake Austin	Austin	Lake Austin	—	public
27	Lady Bird Lake	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	—	public
28	Lady Bird Lake	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	—	public
29	Laby Bird Lake	Austin	Laby Bird Lake	—	public
30	Quinlan Park	Austin	Lake Austin	4.7/5	public
31	Loop 360 Boat Ramp	Austin	Lake Austin	4.3/5	public
32	Lady Bird Lake	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	—	public
33	Onion Creek	Austin	Onion Creek	—	public
34	Onion Creek	Austin	Onion Creek	—	public
35	Colorado	Austin	Colorado	—	public
36	Colorado	Austin	Colorado	—	public
37	Colorado	Austin	Colorado	—	public
38	Lake Austin	Austin	Lake Austin	—	public
39	Austin High Boat Launch	Austin	Lady Bird Lake	4.8/5	public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are in Austin, Texas?+

Austin, Texas has 39 catalogued boat ramps with locations, ratings, and access details.

What's the best boat ramp in Austin?+

Boat Ramp city park is the highest-rated launch in Austin, scoring 5.0/5 (1 reviews).

Are there free public boat ramps in Austin?+

Yes — 24 of the 39 launches in Austin are marked as free public access.

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Check Conditions

Monitor weather forecasts and water conditions before each trip. Local tackle shops often post current reports that help anglers plan productive outings.

Fees & Permits

Launch fees vary by facility and season. Some Austin ramps are free while others require daily or annual passes. Check posted signs at each location.

Safety Requirements

Texas requires valid registration, personal flotation devices, and appropriate safety equipment. Verify your vessel meets all requirements before launching.

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