The Pillars Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Kenai River in Soldotna, AK. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. It's about 62 miles from Anchorage, AK, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Eagle Rock Boat Launch in Soldotna, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Soldotna, AK |
| Water | Kenai River |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
The Pillars Boat Launch is one of 5 public launches on Kenai River. All launches on Kenai River
Guide: 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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
The Pillars Boat Launch is in Soldotna, Alaska. We have no street address for The Pillars Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Kenai River.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Kayaks are usually fine at The Pillars Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through.
Eagle Rock Boat Launch in Soldotna (1 mile), City of Soldtona Boat Ramp (South) in Soldotna (3.6 miles) and City of Kenai Boat Launch in Kenai (4.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby