Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Ontario that we know of. The closest is Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Boat Ramp in San Dimas, about 9 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Ontario
- 9 mi Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Boat Ramp San Dimas Boat ramp
- 12 mi Mt Baldy Trout Pools Rancho Cucamonga Fishing pier
- 17 mi Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp Baldwin Park Boat ramp
- 23 mi Hand Launch in Crestline Crestline Kayak launch
- 29 mi Sun & Sail Club Lake Forest Boat ramp
- 31 mi Group Day Use Area Boat Ramp Moreno Valley Boat ramp
Launching near Ontario at a glance
| Boat ramps | 4 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Puddingstone Reservoir, Santa Fe Lake, Silverwood Lake, Lake Forest Sun, Lake Perris.
California rules to know
- On a public pier in California you can fish without a license, but limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
Official access sites and closures: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where can you launch a boat near Ontario, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Ontario itself. The closest is Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Boat Ramp in San Dimas, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Mt Baldy Trout Pools (Rancho Cucamonga, 12 miles), Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Baldwin Park, 17 miles) and Hand Launch in Crestline (Crestline, 23 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Ontario?
We list 6 within about 40 miles.
If a launch is missing here, Let us know, we update the list regularly.