Porter's Landing gives you public access to the water on Jordan River in North Salt Lake, UT. Launching at Porter's Landing is free. Last downstream public access point on the Jordan River. From Salt Lake City it's roughly 6.3 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Gadsby Trailhead Boat Ramp in Salt Lake City is 5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | North Salt Lake, UT |
| Water | Jordan River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
| Parking | parking on site |
Before driving to Porter's Landing, check closures with Utah Division of State Parks (boating program).
Porter's Landing is one of 12 public launches on Jordan River. Jordan River overview
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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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Porter's Landing is in North Salt Lake, Utah. We have no street address for Porter's Landing, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Jordan River.
Launching at Porter's Landing costs nothing, going by the map data.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Porter's Landing and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Pioneer Crossing Park Boat Ramp in Salt Lake City, about 9.7 miles away.
Gadsby Trailhead Boat Ramp in Salt Lake City (5 miles), Fisher Mansion Boat Ramp in Salt Lake City (5.3 miles) and Pioneer Crossing Park Boat Ramp in Salt Lake City (9.7 miles).
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