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Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp

Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp provides public access for launching kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and small cartop boats on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. The unimproved ramp is free to use and open year-round, with limited parking available on-site.

Note that only electric motors (5 horsepower maximum) are permitted on the lake, and all children under 13 must wear a U. S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on the water.


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