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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps near Wilmington, DE
There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Wilmington that we know of. The closest is Fishing pond in Boothwyn, about 7.1 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Wilmington
- 7.1 mi Fishing pond Boothwyn Fishing pier
- 8.1 mi Pittsfield Street Boat Launch Pennsville Boat rampFree
- 12 mi Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp Delaware City Boat ramp
- 15 mi Ridley Park Lake Ridley Park Fishing pier
- 15 mi Ridley Township Municipal Marina Ramp Ridley Park Boat ramp
- 15 mi Leedom Estates Park Boat Ramp Ridley Park Boat ramp
- 18 mi Marina Park Boat Ramp Elkton Boat ramp
- 21 mi Alcyon Park Boat Ramp Pitman Boat ramp
- 22 mi Stewart Park Boat Ramp Westville Boat ramp
- 23 mi Public Boat Ramp in Elmer Elmer Boat rampFree
Launching near Wilmington at a glance
| Boat ramps | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
| Marked free | 2 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Darby Creek, Salem River, Branch Canal, East Lake, Big Elk Creek, Alcyon Lake, Stewart Lake, Elmer Lake.
Delaware rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1978 must complete a boating safety course before operating a motorized boat or personal watercraft.
Official access sites and closures: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.
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Where can you launch a boat near Wilmington, DE?
We don't know of a launch inside Wilmington itself. The closest is Fishing pond in Boothwyn, about 7.1 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Pittsfield Street Boat Launch (Pennsville, 8.1 miles), Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp (Delaware City, 12 miles) and Ridley Park Lake (Ridley Park, 15 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Wilmington?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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