Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Alaska
67 launches in 35 cities.
The cities with the most launches are Anchorage (6), Willow (6) and Fairbanks (4). See them on the map
Launching in Alaska at a glance
| Boat ramps | 54 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Fishing piers and access | 12 |
| Marked free | 7 |
The launches in Alaska sit on Anchor River, Campbell Creek, Sand Lake, Taku Lake, Rocky Lake, Eklutna Lake, Kasilof River, Fire Lake.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps by city
- Anchorage6
- Willow6
- Fairbanks4
- Ketchikan4
- Soldotna4
- King Salmon3
- Petersburg3
- Seward3
- Barrow2
- Butte2
- King Cove2
- Kodiak2
- Sterling2
- Wasilla2
- Wrangell2
- Anchor Point1
- Bear Creek1
- Big Lake1
- Circle1
- Cohoe1
- Cordova1
- Eagle River1
- Emmonak1
- Girdwood1
- Haines1
- Houston1
- Kenai1
- Knik-Fairview1
- Nenana1
- North Pole1
- Palmer1
- Salcha1
- Sitka1
- Susitna North1
- Venetie1
Boat ramps in Alaska: questions and answers
How many public boat ramps and launches are in Alaska?
We list 67 launches in 35 cities across Alaska.
Which lakes and rivers in Alaska have the most boat ramps?
On our map: Anchor River (1), Campbell Creek (1), Sand Lake (1), Taku Lake (1), Rocky Lake (1) and Eklutna Lake (1). Many smaller lakes have a single public access.
Are boat ramps in Alaska free?
7 of the 67 launches in Alaska are marked free in the map data. The others may charge, especially in state parks and at Corps lakes.
Where can you launch a kayak in Alaska?
We list 1 kayak and canoe launches in Alaska, for example Willow Lake Floatplane Launch in Willow.
Where are the fishing piers in Alaska?
12 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Big Time Alaskan Fishing Adventures in Anchorage, Eklutna Tailrace Facility in Butte, Kwik’pak Fisheries in Emmonak and Silver Salmon Derby in King Cove.