# Boat Ramp Guide

> A directory of public boat ramps, kayak launches, and water access points across the United States.

## What This Site Is

Boat Ramp Guide (boatrampguide.com) indexes public boat ramps with detailed information for anglers, boaters, and paddlers. Data is sourced from state wildlife agencies, OpenStreetMap contributors, and USGS.

## What You'll Find

- **Ramp details**: Surface type (concrete, gravel, natural), number of lanes, condition
- **Fees**: Free vs. paid launch fees, exact fee amounts where available
- **ADA accessibility**: Which ramps have adapted facilities and accessible parking
- **Parking**: Trailer parking availability and space counts
- **Location**: Exact GPS coordinates and Google Maps links for every ramp
- **Management**: Who operates each ramp (state DNR, county parks, Army Corps of Engineers, etc.)
- **Live water data**: USGS stream gauge links at ramps near monitoring stations

## Site Structure

- `/states/` — Browse all states with ramp counts
- `/states/[abbr]/` — All water bodies and ramps in a given state (e.g., `/states/ga/`)
- `/lakes/` — Browse all indexed water bodies (lakes, rivers, reservoirs)
- `/lakes/[slug]/` — All ramps on a specific water body with summary stats
- `/ramps/[slug]/` — Individual ramp detail page with full amenity data

## Data Coverage

Currently covers Georgia with hundreds of ramps across dozens of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Additional states being added.

## Data Sources

- Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (WRD)
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- USGS National Water Information System (stream gauges)