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 etiquetteWe know of one kayak launch in and around Wilson. A kayak launch gets you on the water without backing a trailer down a ramp. Expect a low floating dock, rollers or a soft shoreline. One more is within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesIn and around Wilson we know of Wilson Boat Ramp.
Within 50 miles: Sheep Gulch Boating Site Boat Ramp (Hoback, 22 miles).
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in Wyoming.
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Wilson, WY.