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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Fort Benton, MT
There are 3 places to launch a boat in Fort Benton.
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Launching in Fort Benton at a glance
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Missouri River.
Full lists for Missouri River.
Montana rules to know
- Youths 13 and 14 need a Montana motorboat operator certificate (or approved course) or an adult 18 and older aboard to run a motorboat or personal watercraft over 10 hp; 12 and under need an adult aboard.
- All nonresident watercraft need a Vessel aquatic invasive species Prevention Pass before launching ($30 motorized, $10 non-motorized), plus inspection when entering the state.
State agency for public boat access: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Guides for Fort Benton boaters: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Where can you launch a boat in Fort Benton, MT?
We list 3 launches in Fort Benton, including Coal Banks Landing Boat Ramp, Fort Benton BLM Boat Launch and Woods Bottom BLM Boat Launch.
Are there free boat ramps in Fort Benton?
Coal Banks Landing Boat Ramp is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Fort Benton we have no fee details.
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