Public Access Facilities

The National Forest Service provides two paved public boat ramps and a small boat launch at the Stubblefield Lake picnic area and campground. The service charges a fee for use of the paved ramps. Regular visitors can purchase an annual permit for $30 (or $15 for holders of the Golden Age/America the Beautiful passport). Privately owned marinas also offer boat launch facilities for a fee. For details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

• Stubblefield Lake
  • Located in the Sam Houston National Forest. From the Lake Conroe bridge on FM 1375 travel west approximately 4 miles, turn right on Stubblefield Lake Road, and go about 5 miles to the boat ramp.
  • Dirt ramp for small boats only
  • No fee for boat launch; day use fee for campground and picnic area
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205
• Cagle Recreation Area
  • Located in the Sam Houston National Forest. From the Lake Conroe bridge on FM 1375 travel east approximately 1 mile and turn right at the boat ramp sign.
  • Two-lane concrete ramp, accommodates all boat types
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205
• Stow-a-way Marina
  • From Willis, go north on IH 45 approximately 2 miles. Exit Calvary Road, turn west and travel approximately 5 miles to marina on right.
  • Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Privately operated (936) 856-4531
    
• Scott's Ridge
  • From the FM 1097 bridge, go west approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at the boat ramp sign.
  • Two-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the National Forest Service (936) 344-6205
• Lochness Marina and RV Park
  • From Willis, take IH 45 north approximately 2 miles. Exit Calvary Road, turn west and go about 4 miles to bridge. Just past the bridge, continue following Calvary Rd. about 1 mile to marina on right.
  • One 2-lane concrete ramp will accommodate all boat types.
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Privately operated (936) 890-8998, lochfacility@yahoo.com
• FM 830 Ramp
  • From Conroe, take IH 45 North and exit FM 830. Go west 5 miles to the cul de sac at the end of road.
  • Two concrete ramps accommodate all boat types.
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Maintained by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
• April Plaza Marina
  • From Conroe, travel west 10.5 miles on Texas 105 to marina on right.
  • Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Privately operated (936) 588-1144
    
• Inland Marina
  • Located on Texas 105, 8.5 miles west of IH 45
  • Three-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Privately operated
• Lakeview Marina
  • From IH 45, travel 7.5 miles west on Texas 105. Turn right on Beachwalk Blvd.
  • Two 2-lane concrete ramp accommodates all boat types.
  • Fee required
  • Open all year
  • Privately operated (936) 588-3190

Page source: Texas Parks & Wildlife – Lake Conroe