Public Boat Ramps on the Pedernales River, Texas

Pedernales River is a tributary of the Colorado River in Central Texas, draining the Edwards Plateau as it flows west to east across the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. At Pedernales Falls State Park, the Pedernales River runs over rugged limestone escarpments and huge slabs of limestone, shifting from tranquil water to dangerous flash floods within minutes. The river supports swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, with wildlife and plants viewed nearby at a bird blind and butterfly garden. Paddlers may put in at the swimming area or Trammell’s Crossing Trail.

We currently track 18 verified public boat ramps with access to Pedernales River in Texas, across 2 different counties. Use the map and ramp listings below to compare launch locations, fees and access details.

Map of the Pedernales River Boat Ramps

Compare every public boat ramp on the Pedernales River in one map. See where each launch is located, compare access points, and choose the most convenient place to get on the water.

Boat launch locations on the Pedernales River

Browse every verified launch site we've published on this waterway, with fee information, nearby towns and access details.

Counties with access to the Pedernales River

Pedernales River runs through 2 counties we track ramps in. Gillespie County has the most, with 16 of them.

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask most often before launching on Pedernales River.