Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp
Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp
Lady Bird Lake Boat Ramp provides public access for launching kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and small cartop boats onto Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
Multiple unimproved ramps are available at various locations including Festival Beach (with limited parking), behind the Holiday Inn (with paid street parking), and across from Austin High School (suitable for hand-carried boats only).
No fees are required, and the ramps are open year-round, though paddlers should note that swimming is prohibited and life jackets are required for children under 13.
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