Lake Conroe

Public Access Facilities

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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 pass; visit the Forest Service website for fees and other information. 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.

A: Stubblefield Lake
B: Cagle Recreation Area
C: Stow-a-way Marina
D: Scott's Ridge
F: FM 830 Ramp
G: April Plaza Marina
H: Pier 105
I: Lakeview Marina

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

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

Pier 105

• 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 ramps accommodate all boat types.
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Privately operated (936) 588-3190