Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Richmond, CA
There are 2 places to launch a boat in Richmond. Another 30 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Richmond Kayak & canoe launches in RichmondFishing piers in Richmond
More boat ramps around Richmond
- 4.4 mi César Chávez Park Boat Ramp Berkeley Boat ramp
- 6 mi Emeryville Marina Park Boat Ramp Berkeley Boat ramp
- 9.1 mi Kitesurf launch San Francisco Boat ramp
- 9.5 mi Torpedo Wharf San Francisco Fishing pier
- 9.9 mi Lakeside Park Boat Ramp Oakland Boat ramp
- 10 mi Mission Creek Park Fishing Pier San Francisco Fishing pierFree
- 11 mi Keel Park San Francisco Boat ramp
- 11 mi Encinal Boat Ramp Alameda Boat ramp
- 12 mi Kitesurf Launch Alameda Boat ramp
- 13 mi Eckley Pier Crockett Fishing pier
Launching in Richmond at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Marked free | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Santa Fe Channel, Richmond Bay.
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.
For a day on the water near Richmond: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Richmond: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Richmond, CA?
We list 2 launches in Richmond, including Boat Ramp Street Slipway and Richmond Bay Trail Boat Ramp. Another 30 are within 25 miles.
Where can you launch for free in Richmond?
Boat Ramp Street Slipway is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Richmond we have no fee details.
Are there kayak launches in Richmond?
Boat Ramp Street Slipway works for kayaks and canoes.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Richmond?
The launches in Richmond give access to Santa Fe Channel and Richmond Bay.
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