Best boat ramps near Helena
16 boat ramps · 16 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Helena, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Yacht Basin Marina
16.0 mi away
Yacht Basin Marina is a public boat launch on Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#2
China Cove
16.6 mi away
China Cove is a public boat launch on Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#3
Kim's Marina
17.0 mi away
Kim's Marina is a public boat launch on Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#4
Magpie Creek
18.6 mi away
Magpie Creek is a public boat launch on Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#5
Hellgate Campground
19.4 mi away
Hellgate Campground is a public boat launch on Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#6
Hauser Dam Road Helena Valley Northeast
Fair
11.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Missouri River Bl Hauser Lake Nr Helena Mt· Windy - 21 mph· Chance Showers · 57°F
The boat ramp named Hauser Dam Road Helena Valley Northeast is located in Montana, with coordinates of latitude: 46.742733 and longitude: -111.88678741. According to the latest…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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#7
WHITE SANDY BOAT RAMP
Fair
11.1 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Missouri River Bl Hauser Lake Nr Helena Mt· Windy - 21 mph· Chance Showers · 57°F
Based on the latest information available, the White Sandy Boat Ramp is located in Montana and has a latitude of 46.74271245800003 and a longitude of -111.88666335499994. It is a…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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#8
Smith Road Helena Valley Northeast
6.7 mi away
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named Smith Road Helena Valley Northeast is located in Montana at latitude 46.70194244 and longitude -111.95745087. This…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#9
Cross Drive Helena Valley Northeast
8.4 mi away
Cross Drive Helena Valley Northeast in Montana provides a hand-carry only boat launch, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small non-motorized watercraft. There is no concrete or…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#10
Helena Regulating Reservoir Road Lewis and Clark County
8.5 mi away
Helena Regulating Reservoir Road in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, provides a hand-carry only boat launch suitable for small watercraft like kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#11
York Road Lewis and Clark County
12.3 mi away
According to the latest information available, the York Road boat ramp located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana is a concrete ramp that is suitable for launching small to…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
DEVILS ELBOW BOAT RAMP
12.9 mi away
Devils Elbow Boat Ramp, located near Helena, Montana on the Missouri River (Hauser Lake), features a concrete ramp suitable for motorized boat launching. It is trailer-friendly…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#13
York Road Lewis and Clark County
12.9 mi away
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named York Road Lewis and Clark County in Montana is a concrete boat ramp. It is approximately 20 feet wide, providing…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Helena
The Helena area has 16 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Helena
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.