Boat Ramps Nearby
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Dallas, TX
Dallas has 7 public boat ramps and launches. Another 29 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Dallas Fishing piers in Dallas
More boat ramps around Dallas
- 17 mi Lynn Creek Park Boat Ramp Grand Prairie Boat ramp
- 17 mi Katie's Woods High Water Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 17 mi Katie's Woods Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 18 mi Sand Bass Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 18 mi Lynn Creek Marina Slipway Grand Prairie Boat ramp
- 18 mi Farris Branch Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 18 mi Terry Park Boat Ramp Sunnyvale Boat ramp
- 19 mi Dove Loop Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 19 mi McPherson Slough Boat Ramp Grapevine Boat ramp
- 19 mi East Hill Park Boat Ramp The Colony Boat ramp
Launching in Dallas at a glance
| Boat ramps | 5 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
The launches in Dallas sit on White Rock Creek, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, John Penn Branch, Elm Fork Trinity River.
Texas rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Sept 1, 1993 must complete a TPWD-certified boater course to operate a boat with over 15 hp, a personal watercraft, or a windblown vessel over 14 ft.
Helpful before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Dallas: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Dallas, TX?
We list 7 launches in Dallas, including Bachman Lake Park Boat Ramp, Cedar Hill State Park Boat Ramp and Crappie. Another 29 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Dallas?
Kayak Launch in Little Elm in Little Elm, about 24 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Where can you fish from a pier in Dallas?
Yes: Crappie and Hathaway Spillway.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Dallas?
The launches in Dallas give access to Bachman Lake, John Penn Branch, White Rock Creek, Elm Fork Trinity River and White Rock Lake.
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