Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Santa Rosa, CA
We know of one kayak launch in and around Santa Rosa. These spots are made for paddle craft. You carry the kayak or canoe down to a low dock, a roller launch or a gentle bank, with no trailer lane to block. One more is within 50 miles.
- 4.6 mi
End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run
Santa Rosa - 40 mi
Boat Ramp Street Slipway
Richmond
Boat ramps near Santa Rosa
- Steelhead Beach Regional Park Boat Ramp Forestville, 11 mi
- Guerneville River Park Boat Ramp Guerneville, 16 mi
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Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Santa Rosa: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Santa Rosa, CA?
In and around Santa Rosa we know of End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run.
What other kayak launches are near Santa Rosa?
Within 50 miles: Boat Ramp Street Slipway (Richmond, 40 miles).
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near Santa Rosa?
Every paddler needs an approved, well-fitting life jacket on board, including on the water around Santa Rosa.
For a trip from Santa Rosa, our guide How to launch a kayak or canoe covers the basics, and the map finds more. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Santa Rosa, CA.