Boat Ramp

BOAT RAMP

42nd Street Boat Ramp at Eagle Creek Park

 

COME SAIL AWAY AT EAGLE CREEK PARK

The 42nd Street Boat Ramp is the best place to get your boat in the water at Eagle Creek Park.

Enjoy over 1,300 acres of reservoir surrounded by more than 3,900 acres of woods, meadows and  ponds.

Nothing beats the serenity of being out on Eagle Creek Reservoir. Visit the main park office or one of the gatehouses to get everything you’ll need for getting on the water, or contact Eagle Creek Park.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDY PARKS

For Eagle Creek programs, please visit this Indy Parks page.

 

PERSONAL BOATS

10 HP LIMIT

Personal boats up to 10 horsepower are permitted on the reservoir.

26 FOOT LIMIT

There is a 26-foot length boat restriction.

TRAILERS

Boats with trailers must launch from the 42nd St. Boat Ramp (on Dandy Trail, South of the Eagle Creek 56th Street Gatehouse)

EARTH DISCOVERY CENTER RAMP PORTAGE

Small canoes and kayaks can launch from the old boat ramp at the back of the Earth Discovery Center parking lot (must be portaged down the ramp, no vehicles).

BOAT LAUNCH ADMISSION FEES:

SINGLE DAY PASS: $3 PLUS PARK ADMISSION
ANNUAL CAR TOP BOAT LAUNCH STICKER:
$20 PER VESSEL
ANNUAL CANOE / KAYAK PASS: $20 
ANNUAL BOAT RAMP PASS (FOR TRAILERS): $40

WATERSPORTS AT EAGLE CREEK PARK

Bark Park

Bark Park

The Bark Park, specifically for 4-legged friends!

EAGLE CREEK OUTFITTERS

If you like to be on the water, sailing lessons as well as canoes, kayaks, pontoon and row boats, paddle boats, and even paddle boards are available to rent down at Eagle Creek Outfitters.

WATERCRAFT RENTALS

Canoes  –  Kayaks  –  Pontoons  –  Row Boats  –  Paddle Boards

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Electric Bikes  –  Guided Tours  –  Sailing Lessons

For more information call 317.327.7130 or click below:

Causeway

Causeway

About the 56th Street Causeway at Eagle Creek Park.

INDIANAPOLIS ROWING CENTER

The Indianapolis Rowing Center offers a variety of classes and programs for new and experienced adult (and collegiate) rowers, youth ages 13-18, as well as underprivileged youth and physically disabled individuals. 

BOATHOUSE

Open March through November

CLASSES

April through October

For more information call 317.327.7100 or click below:

Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Get in the water at the Boat Ramp at Eagle Creek Park.

EAGLE CREEK SAILING CLUB

Eagle Creek Sailing Club is located on the western shore of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Eagle Creek Sailing Club is 400 members strong, with people who love sailing, socializing, and being on the water. The club offers slips, lessons, summer camps, racing, and more. Please see the membership page if you are interested in learning more about membership. 

RACING

You can find racing information here

SAILING CAMP FOR KIDS

Three sessions in June, available to non-members. 

Marina

Marina

Dock your boat at the Marina at Eagle Creek Park.