Boat Launches in Mississippi

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Mississippi

Boating Hubs maps 219 boat launches in Mississippi across 84 named waters. 188 are public access, and 31 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 Mississippi

• Tennessee - Tombigbee Waterway (19)
• Pascagoula River (17)
• Mississippi Sound (14)
• Tennessee River - Kentucky Lake (14)
• Tennessee River - Pickwick Lake (14)
• Pearl River - Ross R. Barnett Reservoir (12)
• Pearl River (8)
• Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Bay Springs Lake (8)
• Back Bay Biloxi (5)
• Escatawpa River (5)
• Tombigbee River (5)
• Mary Walker Bayou (4)

Common questions about Mississippi boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Mississippi?

Boating Hubs maps 219 boat launches in Mississippi across 84 named waters. 188 are public access and 31 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Mississippi have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Tennessee - Tombigbee Waterway (19), Pascagoula River (17), Mississippi Sound (14), Tennessee River - Kentucky Lake (14) and Tennessee River - Pickwick Lake (14). 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 Mississippi?

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