Boat Launches in Alaska

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Alaska

Boating Hubs maps 52 boat launches in Alaska across 33 named waters. 51 are public access, and 1 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Alaska

• Big Lake (5)
• Pacific Ocean - Sumner Strait (4)
• Pacific Ocean - Tongass Narrows (4)
• Kenai River (3)
• Pacific Ocean - Gastineau Channel (3)
• Pacific Ocean - Blying Sound - Resurrection Bay (2)
• Pacific Ocean - Wrangell Narrows (2)
• Skilak Lake (2)
• Susitna River (2)
• Twentymile River (2)
• Beach Lake (1)
• Cottonwood Lake (1)

Common questions about Alaska boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Alaska?

Boating Hubs maps 52 boat launches in Alaska across 33 named waters. 51 are public access and 1 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Alaska have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Big Lake (5), Pacific Ocean - Sumner Strait (4), Pacific Ocean - Tongass Narrows (4), Kenai River (3) and Pacific Ocean - Gastineau Channel (3). Counts are the number of separate ramps and hand launches on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Alaska?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Boating Hubs does not hold fee data for Alaska yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.