Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Great Falls, MT
There's one place to launch a boat in Great Falls. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Great Falls
- 14 mi North Park River Access Site Boat Ramp Sun Prairie Boat ramp
- 18 mi Pelican Point FAS Sun Prairie Fishing pier
- 22 mi Giant Springs State Park Boat Ramp Malmstrom Air Force Base Boat rampKayak launch
Great Falls boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 1 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Smith 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.
Official access sites and closures: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Guides for Great Falls boaters: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Great Falls: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Great Falls, MT?
We know of one launch in Great Falls: Eden Bridge Access. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Great Falls?
Giant Springs State Park Boat Ramp in Malmstrom Air Force Base, about 22 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
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