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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.

Multiple unimproved ramps are available at locations including Festival Beach (with limited parking), behind the Holiday Inn (with paid street parking), and across from Austin High School (suitable for hand-launched watercraft only).

All watercraft must follow local regulations, including mandatory life jackets for children under 13 and properly fitting jackets for adults, and note that only electric motors up to 5 horsepower are permitted on the lake.


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