You'll find Dornman Shore Launch Point on Crater Inlet in Fair Oaks. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 8.6 miles from Roseville, CA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Falcon Head Launch Point in Fair Oaks, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fair Oaks, CA |
| Water | Crater Inlet |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in California, including Dornman Shore Launch Point: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Dornman Shore Launch Point is in Fair Oaks, California. We have no street address for Dornman Shore Launch Point, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Crater Inlet.
We have no fee details for Dornman Shore Launch Point, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Dornman Shore Launch Point clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Elkhorn Boat Launch Facility in Sacramento, about 22 miles away.
Falcon Head Launch Point in Fair Oaks (under 1 mile), Willow Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Folsom (1 mile) and Horse Shoe Shore Lake Access Point in Folsom (1 mile).
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