Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Palmdale that we know of. The closest is Hansen Dam Recreation Lake in Los Angeles, about 26 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Palmdale
- 26 mi Hansen Dam Recreation Lake Los Angeles Fishing pier
- 26 mi Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 28 mi Main Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
- 28 mi Fishing Pier in Castaic Castaic Fishing pier
- 29 mi Lagoon Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
- 29 mi Boat Launch Ramp in Castaic Castaic Boat ramp
- 29 mi West Ramp Road Castaic Boat ramp
What the area around Palmdale offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 5 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
Water you can reach from here: Castaic Lake, Hansen Dam Recreation Lake, Castaic Lagoon.
Full lists for Castaic Lake.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag 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.
For a day on the water near Palmdale: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Palmdale, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Palmdale itself. The closest is Hansen Dam Recreation Lake in Los Angeles, about 26 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp (Los Angeles, 26 miles), Main Launch Ramp (Castaic, 28 miles) and Fishing Pier in Castaic (Castaic, 28 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Palmdale?
We list 7 within about 40 miles.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Let us know and we'll add it.