Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in San Jose, CA
We know of one kayak launch in and around San Jose. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 4 more are within 50 miles.
- 7.8 mi
Vasona Reservoir
Los Gatos - 21 mi
Uvas Reservoir County Park
14200 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill - 23 mi
Eden landing Kayak Launch
Hayward - 27 mi
Kayaker's Slipway
Santa Cruz - 48 mi
Boat Ramp Street Slipway
Richmond
Boat ramps near San Jose
- Lake Cunningham Park Boat Ramp San Jose, 4.7 mi
- Los Gatos Creek County Park Boat Ramp Campbell, 5.8 mi
- Alviso Marina San Jose, 7.8 mi
- Vasona Lake County Park Boat Ramp Los Gatos, 7.9 mi
- Shoreline Park Boat Ramp Mountain View, 12 mi
- Fremont Central Park Boat Ramp Fremont, 15 mi
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in San Jose: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in San Jose, CA?
In and around San Jose we know of Vasona Reservoir in Los Gatos.
What other kayak launches are near San Jose?
Within 50 miles: Uvas Reservoir County Park (Morgan Hill, 21 miles), Eden landing Kayak Launch (Hayward, 23 miles), Kayaker's Slipway (Santa Cruz, 27 miles) and Boat Ramp Street Slipway (Richmond, 48 miles).
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near San Jose?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, also near San Jose.
How to launch a kayak or canoe explains the basics, and the map lists more places within driving distance of San Jose. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in San Jose, CA.