Doran Regional Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Bodega Bay. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. It's about 20 miles from Santa Rosa, CA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Westside Regional Park Boat Ramp in Bodega Bay, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bodega Bay, CA |
| Park | Doran Regional Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Official California access sites: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Doran Regional Park Boat Ramp is in Bodega Bay, California. We have no street address for Doran Regional Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Doran Regional Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run in Santa Rosa, about 22 miles away.
Westside Regional Park Boat Ramp in Bodega Bay (under 1 mile), Miller Boat Launch in Inverness (10 miles) and Guerneville River Park Boat Ramp in Guerneville (14 miles).
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