Boat Launches in Kansas

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Kansas

Boating Hubs maps 219 boat launches in Kansas across 100 named waters. 211 are public access, and 8 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 Kansas

• Republican River - Milford Lake (15)
• Delaware River - Perry Lake (9)
• North Fork Ninnescah River - Cheney Lake (9)
• Walnut River - El Dorado Lake (9)
• Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake (7)
• Hundred and Ten Mile Creek - Pomona Lake (6)
• Cottonwood River - Marion Reservoir (5)
• Mined Land Wildlife Area-Unit 1 (5)
• Solomon River - Glen Elder Reservoir (5)
• Verdigris River - Toronto Lake (5)
• Bluff Creek - Clark State Fishing Lake (4)
• Saline River - Wilson Lake (4)

Common questions about Kansas boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Kansas?

Boating Hubs maps 219 boat launches in Kansas across 100 named waters. 211 are public access and 8 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Kansas have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Republican River - Milford Lake (15), Delaware River - Perry Lake (9), North Fork Ninnescah River - Cheney Lake (9), Walnut River - El Dorado Lake (9) and Marais des Cygnes River - Melvern Lake (7). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Kansas?

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