Boat Launches in Utah

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Utah

Boating Hubs maps 71 boat launches in Utah across 38 named waters. 59 are public access, and 12 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 Utah

• Utah Lake (11)
• Great Salt Lake (5)
• Bear Lake (4)
• Green River - Flaming Gorge Reservoir (4)
• Strawberry River - Strawberry Reservoir (4)
• Green River (3)
• Provo River - Jordanelle Reservoir (3)
• Bullfrog Bay - Lake Powell (2)
• Colorado River - Lake Powell (2)
• Ogden River - Pineview Reservoir (2)
• Provo River - Deer Creek Reservoir (2)
• Smith and Morehouse Reservoir (2)

Common questions about Utah boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Utah?

Boating Hubs maps 71 boat launches in Utah across 38 named waters. 59 are public access and 12 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Utah have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Utah Lake (11), Great Salt Lake (5), Bear Lake (4), Green River - Flaming Gorge Reservoir (4) and Strawberry River - Strawberry Reservoir (4). 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 Utah?

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