Boat Ramps Nearby
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 etiquetteBoat ramps in Arkansas
105 launches in 49 cities.
The cities with the most launches are Marshall (11), Little Rock (9) and Harrison (6). See them on the map
Boating in Arkansas: who to ask
- Public access sites: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Boater education: Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1986 must complete an AGFC-approved boating education course before operating a motorboat or sailboat. Read the rule
Taken from official state pages (October 2026). Rules change, so confirm before you go. More: boating license by state.
Lakes and rivers in Arkansas
What Arkansas offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 100 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 3 |
| Fishing piers and access | 3 |
| Marked free | 7 |
Water you can reach from here: Arkansas River, White River, Buffalo River, Little Red River, Black River, Lake Washington, Ouachita River, Lake Hamilton.
All launches on Arkansas River, Little Red River, Black River, Buffalo River, Lake Washington, White River.
Arkansas rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1986 must complete an AGFC-approved boating education course before operating a motorboat or sailboat.
Guides for Arkansas boaters: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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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 rulesBoat ramps by city
- Marshall11
- Little Rock9
- Harrison6
- Heber Springs4
- Osceola4
- Russellville4
- Bella Vista3
- Eudora3
- Gassville3
- Hot Springs3
- Jonesboro3
- Mayflower3
- Pine Bluff3
- Bentonville2
- Corning2
- Eureka Springs2
- Helena2
- Jasper2
- Monticello2
- Pocahontas2
- Texarkana2
- West Helena2
- Yellville2
- Austin1
- Barling1
- Batesville1
- Camden1
- Cherokee Village1
- Dardanelle1
- Diaz1
- Gentry1
- Greenbrier1
- Harrisburg1
- Johnson1
- Kensett1
- Lake Hamilton1
- Leachville1
- Little Rock Air Force Base1
- Marianna1
- Maumelle1
- Midway1
- Mineral Springs1
- Ola1
- Ozark1
- Piggott1
- Rogers1
- Searcy1
- Van Buren1
- West Crossett1
Boat ramps in Arkansas: questions and answers
How many public boat ramps and launches are in Arkansas?
We list 105 launches in 49 cities across Arkansas.
Which lakes and rivers in Arkansas have the most boat ramps?
On our map: Arkansas River (10), White River (5), Buffalo River (5), Little Red River (5), Black River (4) and Lake Washington (3). The rest are spread over many small lakes and rivers across Arkansas.
Are boat ramps in Arkansas free?
7 of the 105 launches in Arkansas are marked free in the map data. The others may charge, especially in state parks and at Corps lakes.
Where can you launch a kayak in Arkansas?
We list 3 kayak and canoe launches in Arkansas, for example Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail Kayak Launch in Hot Springs, Lenox Marbus Boat Ramp in Lake Hamilton and Bayou Meto Creek Canoe Trail W. Main Access in Little Rock.
Where are the fishing piers in Arkansas?
3 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Searcy City Lake in Kensett, Thomas Lake in Little Rock Air Force Base and Brump Bayou Fishing Pier in Pine Bluff.
Do you need a boating license in Arkansas?
Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1986 must complete an AGFC-approved boating education course before operating a motorboat or sailboat. Cards from NASBLA-approved courses are widely accepted across states.
Who manages public boat ramps in Arkansas?
Many ramps belong to cities, counties and parks, while the state's network of public access sites is run by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The agency also posts temporary closures and low-water warnings.