Boat Ramps in Kansas

18 public boat launches across Kansas

Kansas has 18 public boat ramps serving the state's large reservoirs and river systems. Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake, Clinton Lake, and the Kansas River provide popular launching areas managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Army Corps of Engineers.

18
Ramps
18
Free
17
Bodies of Water

Popular Fishing Waters in Kansas

Big Hill Lake Cherryvale

📍 Cherryvale, Kansas
Free
🌊 Big Hill Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
SE Kansas bass
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Cedar Bluff Reservoir Page Creek

📍 WaKeeney, Kansas
Free
🌊 Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Western KS
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Cheney Reservoir Ninnescah

📍 Cheney, Kansas
Free
🌊 Cheney Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Wichita area white bass
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Clinton Lake Bloomington

📍 Lawrence, Kansas
Free
🌊 Clinton Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Lawrence area
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Council Grove Lake Canning Creek

📍 Council Grove, Kansas
Free
🌊 Council Grove Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Flint Hills
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El Dorado Lake Shady Creek

📍 El Dorado, Kansas
Free
🌊 El Dorado Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Walleye and white bass
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Fall River Lake Toronto

📍 Toronto, Kansas
Free
🌊 Fall River Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Greenwood County
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Glen Elder Lake Waconda

📍 Glen Elder, Kansas
Free
🌊 Glen Elder Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Walleye and wiper
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John Redmond Reservoir

📍 Burlington, Kansas
Free
🌊 John Redmond Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
SE Kansas
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Lovewell Reservoir

📍 Lovewell, Kansas
Free
🌊 Lovewell Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Jewell County
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Marion Reservoir Durham

📍 Durham, Kansas
Free
🌊 Marion Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Marion County
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Melvern Lake Arrow Rock

📍 Melvern, Kansas
Free
🌊 Melvern Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Marais des Cygnes
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Milford Lake Wakefield

📍 Wakefield, Kansas
Free
🌊 Milford Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Army Corps
KS's largest lake
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Perry Lake Rock Creek

📍 Perry, Kansas
Free
🌊 Perry Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Army Corps
NE Kansas
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Pomona Lake Outlet

📍 Pomona, Kansas
Free
🌊 Pomona Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Near Ottawa
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Tuttle Creek Reservoir

📍 Manhattan, Kansas
Free
🌊 Tuttle Creek Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Blue River reservoir
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Tuttle Creek River Pond

📍 Manhattan, Kansas
Free
🌊 Tuttle Creek Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Below dam, white bass
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Wilson Lake Otoe

📍 Wilson, Kansas
Free
🌊 Wilson Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Clearest lake in KS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Kansas

How many public boat ramps are in Kansas? ▼
RampFinder lists 18 public boat ramps in Kansas, including 18 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Kansas? ▼
Yes! 18 of our 18 listed ramps in Kansas are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Kansas? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include Tuttle Creek Reservoir, John Redmond Reservoir, Cheney Reservoir, Big Hill Lake, Council Grove Lake. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Kansas? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.

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