Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Midpines, CA
There are 2 places to launch a boat in Midpines. Another 2 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Midpines Kayak & canoe launches in Midpines
More boat ramps around Midpines
- 16 mi Merals Pool Ramp Tuolumne City Boat ramp
- 23 mi Lake Yosemite County Park Boat Ramp Merced Boat ramp
What Midpines offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
The launches in Midpines sit on Merced River.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
Official access sites and closures: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Guides for Midpines boaters: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Where can you launch a boat in Midpines, CA?
We list 2 launches in Midpines, including Bagby Boat Launch (Downtown) and Bagby Boat Launch (Downtown 2). Another 2 are within 25 miles.
Where can you launch a kayak in Midpines?
Bagby Boat Launch (Downtown) and Bagby Boat Launch (Downtown 2) work for kayaks and canoes.
If a launch is missing here, Let us know and we'll add it.