Boat Launches in Texas

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Texas

Boating Hubs maps 159 boat launches in Texas across 61 named waters. 138 are public access, and 21 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 Texas

• Guadalupe River - Canyon Lake (20)
• Colorado River - Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (15)
• Corpus Christi Bay - Padre Island Seashore (13)
• Colorado River (9)
• San Jacinto River (8)
• Colorado River - Lake Austin (6)
• Colorado River - Lake Travis (6)
• Galveston Bay (5)
• Corpus Christi Bay (4)
• Guadalupe River (4)
• Redfish Bay (4)
• Galveston Channel (3)

Common questions about Texas boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Texas?

Boating Hubs maps 159 boat launches in Texas across 61 named waters. 138 are public access and 21 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Texas have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Guadalupe River - Canyon Lake (20), Colorado River - Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (15), Corpus Christi Bay - Padre Island Seashore (13), Colorado River (9) and San Jacinto River (8). 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 Texas?

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