Stockton Boat Launch Ramps - Tips and Insider Techniques

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Launch your boat like a pro at these Stockton Boat launch ramps / Marinas. Get the scoop and the knowledge before you head out with your family/crew.

Morelli Park Boat Launch

  • 1025 W Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95203

  • Downtown Stockton at the west end of Weber St. (Under the I-5 Overpass)

  • Spacious and marked trailer prep area with well spaced shaded parking.

  • 4 lane launch ramp. Wide and not much debris, most times.

  • Open 24 hours. Park at your own risk. Do not leave car/trailer past dark, unsafe.

  • Parking area has safety issues with neighboring homeless population across street.

  • Summertime water quality is poor. Lime green from the port to Weber Point channel head. Clears up as you head west.

  • Cross the walkbridge to see the beautiful windmill art.

  • Bathrooms available. Most of the time, locked.

  • Summer Hours
    Daily 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Overnight parking is not permitted at this location.

    Rates
    Vehicle with trailer: $13.00 Self-pay at entry booth. Unmanned.
    Vehicle Only: $10.00
    Annual Pass: $180.00 Westrec Marina Mgt. (209)462-4200

    Last Update : 12/19/2024

Wide 4 lane launch ramp.

Wide 4 lane launch ramp.

Stockton CA Boat Ramp Morelli Park
Parking at Morelli Park Launch Ramp. Under Stockton I-5 Freeway

Parking at Morelli Park Launch Ramp. Under Stockton I-5 Freeway

Park at your own risk.

Park at your own risk.

Louis Park Boat Launch

  • 3121 Monte Diablo Ave, Stockton, CA 95204, (209) 937-8119

  • Central Stockton off west end of Monte Diablo Ave. AKA “Dad's Point”

  • The Louis Park Boat Launch opens one hour before sunrise and closes one hour after sunset each day.

  • The Smith Canal Gate may close periodically due to high tides and/or maintenance activities. Boats will not be able to exit or return to Louis Park Boat Launch during Gate closures. Be prepared by registering for text alerts of all closures! Text the word "gate" to 1-833-573-6395 to register for Smith Canal Gate closure notifications. For questions, please contact the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency Project Hotline at (209) 487-1387

    Last Update : 01/06/2026

Tips:

  • Parking area is small and tight with turnabout at end. Parking is at your own risk. Watch for kids. Busy picnic activity on summer weekends.

  • No restrooms or drinking water. Porta-potty sometimes available.

  • One short dock and standby dock toward parking area.

  • LAUNCH APPROACH: Drive toward parking area, make the last left turn after the small building. Prep near the rock wall till ramp is clear. Make a left and go all the way up then reverse into launch lane.

  • TAKE-OUT: Pull straight out and wipe down area near single handicapped parking. If busy, pull all the way out of area and drive to shaded parking near Louis Park softball diamonds. Restrooms in Louis Park area.

  • Many report ramp area always has debris (hyacinth, reeds/Tules) since wind blows it all in.

  • Launch Ramp may close if Smith Canal flood gate is closed. Use Morelli Park Launch Ramp downtown Stockton or Buckley Cove Launch Ramp for fee. Go north on I-5 and exit: March Lane.

Boat Launch Stockton CA Boat Ramp
2 lanes available

2 lanes available

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rates: Mon-Thurs / Fri-Sat / Disabled or over 62

  • Car+Trailer: $15/$15/$10

  • Overnight Fee: $7/$8/$4

  • Park Area Day Use: $4/$5/$4

  • Annual Pass: $200(7 days a week) $135 Disabled/Over 62

Last Update : 09/18/2025

  • Paradise Point Marina (Two Lanes - One long dock) off Eight Mile Road off Rio Blanco Rd., open 24 hours. steep launch, angled entry/exit, slippery w/algae @ low tide. Trailer scraper at top of levee.

$15 M-Th, $15 Fri-Sun / $225 annual pass / $10 Kayak Launch

  • King Island Resort/Marina off W, Eight Mile Road before 2nd bridge. 11530 W Eight Mile Rd, open 24 hours. one lane, angled entry/exit. slippery w/algae @ low tide.

$15 self-pay launch