Boat Ramps Nearby
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Launch a kayak without getting soaked
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Utah
We list 5 kayak launches in 5 towns across Utah. These are places to carry a kayak, canoe or paddleboard to the water.
East Carbon City 1
- Swasey Boat Ramp · Green River
Moab 1
- Labrynth Canyon · Green River
Parowan 1
- Bristlecone Pond Boat Ramp · Bristlecone Pond
Salt Lake City 1
- Pioneer Crossing Park Boat Ramp · Jordan River
Saratoga Springs 1
- RC Park Boat Ramp · Jordan River
Kayak & canoe launches by city in Utah
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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 Utah: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in Utah?
We list 5 kayak launches in Utah, in East Carbon City, Moab, Parowan, Salt Lake City and Saratoga Springs.
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Utah?
Among others Green River, Jordan River and Bristlecone Pond.
Do kayaks need to be registered in Utah?
Check with the Utah boating agency. Many states don't register non-motorized kayaks, but some require a permit at state launches or an invasive species sticker.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Utah?
Every paddler in Utah needs an approved life jacket on board, and kids have to wear theirs.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Utah