Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Arroyo Colorado in Rio Hondo, TX. From Brownsville it's roughly 24 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Del Rey Boat Ramp in Rio Hondo, about 10 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rio Hondo, TX |
| Water | Arroyo Colorado |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp is in Rio Hondo, Texas. Open the map link to see where Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Arroyo Colorado.
Our data does not say whether Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Rio Hondo Public Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Del Rey Boat Ramp in Rio Hondo (10 miles), West Fishing Pier in Rio Hondo in Rio Hondo (13 miles) and Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park East Fishing Pier in Rio Hondo (13 miles).
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