Blue River Access Ramp gives you public access to the water in Manhattan, KS. The drive from Topeka covers roughly 47 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Southeast Park Boat Ramp in Manhattan is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manhattan, KS |
| Water | Blue River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Kansas access sites: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Blue River Access Ramp is in Manhattan, Kansas. We only have the map location of Blue River Access Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Blue River, in Manhattan.
Our data does not say whether Blue River Access Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Blue River Access Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Southeast Park Boat Ramp in Manhattan (1 mile), Tuttle Creek State Park Boat Ramp in Manhattan (5 miles) and Boggs Landing in Manhattan (6.2 miles).
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