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 Wyoming
27 launches in 14 cities.
The cities with the most launches are Laramie (5), Hoback (4) and Pinedale (3). See them on the map
Boating in Wyoming: who to ask
- Public access sites: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Boater education: Wyoming has no mandatory boater education card; motorboat operators must be 16, or younger with an adult 18 and older aboard. Source
- Invasive species: An aquatic invasive species decal is required on motorized boats, sailboats, hard-sided canoes and kayaks, and non-motorized inflatables over 10 ft ($10/$30 motorized resident/nonresident, $5/$15 non-motorized); paddleboards are exempt.
We checked these Wyoming rules on official pages in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you go. More: boating license by state.
Lakes and rivers in Wyoming
Launching in Wyoming at a glance
| Boat ramps | 23 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
| Fishing piers and access | 4 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Snake River, Bear River, Laramie River, North Platte River, Shoshone River (North Fork), Green River, Palisades Reservoir, Granite Springs Reservoir.
All launches on Snake River.
Wyoming rules to know
- Wyoming has no mandatory boater education card; motorboat operators must be 16, or younger with an adult 18 and older aboard.
- An aquatic invasive species decal is required on motorized boats, sailboats, hard-sided canoes and kayaks, and non-motorized inflatables over 10 ft ($10/$30 motorized resident/nonresident, $5/$15 non-motorized); paddleboards are exempt.
Before your first launch in Wyoming: 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
- Laramie5
- Hoback4
- Pinedale3
- Evanston2
- Green River2
- Mills2
- Moose Wilson Road2
- Cody1
- Jackson1
- Mountain View1
- Riverton1
- Saratoga1
- Thermopolis1
- Wilson1
Boat ramps in Wyoming: questions and answers
How many public boat ramps and launches are in Wyoming?
We list 27 launches in 14 cities across Wyoming.
Which lakes and rivers in Wyoming have the most boat ramps?
On our map: Snake River (6), Bear River (2), Laramie River (2), North Platte River (2), Shoshone River (North Fork) (1) and Green River (1). Smaller lakes in Wyoming often have just one ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak in Wyoming?
We list 2 kayak and canoe launches in Wyoming, for example Sheep Gulch Boating Site Boat Ramp in Hoback and Wilson Boat Ramp in Wilson.
Where are the fishing piers in Wyoming?
4 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Gelatt Lake Public Access Area in Laramie, Laramie River - Monolith Public Access Area (North) in Laramie, Laramie River - Monolith Public Access Area (Northwest) in Laramie and Twin Buttes Reservoir Public Access Area in Laramie.
Do you need a boating license in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no mandatory boater education card; motorboat operators must be 16, or younger with an adult 18 and older aboard. Most boater education cards never expire.
Do boats need an invasive species sticker in Wyoming?
An aquatic invasive species decal is required on motorized boats, sailboats, hard-sided canoes and kayaks, and non-motorized inflatables over 10 ft ($10/$30 motorized resident/nonresident, $5/$15 non-motorized); paddleboards are exempt.
Who manages public boat ramps in Wyoming?
Many ramps belong to cities, counties and parks, while the state's network of public access sites is run by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Check there for closures and current rules.