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Nevada Boat Launches
50 public boat ramps and launches on 24 Nevada lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.
Adams-McGill Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bassett Lake 2 launches
- Unimproved launches — Two unimproved boat launches, one on each side of the lake
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bilk Creek Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Chimney Reservoir 2 launches
- Concrete boat ramp — Concrete ramp; developed camping with restrooms on east shore, no fees
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cold Springs Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Comins Lake 2 launches
- West side primitive boat launch — Primitive launch with restrooms
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dacey Reservoir 2 launches
- Dacey Reservoir ramp — Rough, unimproved ramp not suited to larger trailered boats
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Echo Canyon Reservoir 2 launches
- Echo Canyon boat ramp — Usable at high water; at low water boats launch from shore
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Haymeadow Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Illipah Reservoir 2 launches
- Undeveloped boat launch — An undeveloped boat launch exists
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Jiggs Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Knott Creek Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lahontan Reservoir 3 launches
- Silver Springs launch — Paved launch near the day-use area (Nevada State Parks).
- Churchill Beach / North Shore Marina launch — Paved launch on US 50, one mile west of Lahontan Dam (Nevada State Parks).
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Mead 6 launches
- Hemenway Harbor Launch Ramp — NPS ramp near Boulder City, NV; ramp extended in 2025; park entrance fee
- Callville Bay Launch Ramp — NPS ramp at Callville Bay marina off Northshore Rd; park entrance fee
- Echo Bay Launch Ramp — NPS ramp on the Overton Arm; open on one mat lane during 2026 construction
- Temple Bar Launch Ramp — NPS ramp on the Arizona side off US 93; park entrance fee
- South Cove Launch Ramp — NPS ramp on the Arizona side near Meadview; park entrance fee
- More public access — See Nevada Wildlife or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees
Lake Mohave 4 launches
- Cottonwood Cove Launch Ramp — NPS ramp in Nevada; marina, fuel, rentals, camping; park entrance fee applies
- Katherine Landing Launch Ramp — NPS ramp near Bullhead City, AZ; largest marina on the lake, fuel, rentals, camping
- Willow Beach Launch Ramp — NPS ramp in Black Canyon on the Arizona side; marina
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Marlette Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pyramid Lake 4 launches
- Pelican Point Boat Ramp — Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ramp near Sutcliffe; tribal boating permit required ($30 per day)
- Popcorn Beach Boat Ramp — Tribal ramp on the west shore; listed as closed for invasive species concerns, check with the ranger station
- Warrior Point — Tribal beach park and campground north of Sutcliffe; car-top boats, tribal permit required
- More public access — See Nevada Wildlife or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees
Rye Patch Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
South Fork Reservoir 2 launches
- Park boat ramps — Two improved concrete boat ramps, one on each side of the reservoir (NDOW).
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Topaz Lake 2 launches
- Topaz Marina and Douglas County Park — Boat launching available (NDOW).
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Washoe Lake 2 launches
- Washoe Lake State Park ramps — Boat launching ramps for the big and little lakes
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wildhorse Reservoir 3 launches
- Wild Horse State Recreation Area — Boat ramp.
- Duck Valley Indian Reservation — Boat launch.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Willow Creek Reservoir 2 launches
- Gravel ramp — Usable at high water; difficult for trailered boats when low
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wilson Sink Reservoir 2 launches
- BLM boat ramp — NDOW notes it can be unusable at low water
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees