Mike Thompson Harbor is a public boat ramp in Clearlake, CA. It belongs to Redbud Park. The map data shows 6 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The drive from Santa Rosa covers roughly 35 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Lakeside Park Boat Ramp in Kelseyville is 13 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Clearlake, CA |
| Water | Mike Thompson Harbor |
| Park | Redbud Park |
| Ramps | 6 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Mike Thompson Harbor: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Mike Thompson Harbor is in Clearlake, California. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Mike Thompson Harbor.
Mike Thompson Harbor, in Clearlake.
The map data has no fee details for Mike Thompson Harbor, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Mike Thompson Harbor as long as trailers can still get through.
Lakeside Park Boat Ramp in Kelseyville (13 miles), Lucerne Boat Launch in Lucerne (13 miles) and Library Park Boat Ramp in Lakeport (16 miles).
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