North Dakota kayak and canoe launch sites

19 public launch sites in North Dakota from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. 19 are trailer ramps.

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• Cabin Area 3 Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Carson Wildlife Club Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Coal Mine Lake Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Crappie Creek Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• East Park Lake Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Elgin Lions Club Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Gilligans Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Grahams Island Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Hoffer Lake Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Koehlers Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Lake Brekken Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Lake Holmes Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• New Johns Northside Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• New Johns Southside Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• North Shore Concession Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Rimrock East Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Rimrock West Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Schatz Point Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Sled Creek Boat Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Boat Ramps. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

North Dakota paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers

Data shown as published by the agency; check the official source before you go.