Day Use Access

Concrete Boat Ramp
on the Trinity River

One of the best access points on the upper Trinity. Ramp is maintained year-round, with trailer parking $20 per boat and trailer per day. If you are staying overnight, you pay the boat launch fee only once per boat for your entire stay.

Buy Day Pass Call (936) 348-6519
Hours
Open daily
365 days a year
No reservation required
Day Pass
$20 per boat & trailer / day
Cash or card accepted
Pay at the gate
Overnight Guests
One-time launch fee per boat
for the duration of your stay
Location
6317 Virginia Ln
Midway, TX 75852
Madison County
At the end of Forest Ranch Road (per Google Maps).
The Facility

Built for Serious Anglers

Concrete ramp with a rough-texture surface for traction in wet conditions.

  • Concrete ramp, rough-texture surface
Empty Trinity River boat ramp at low water
Trinity River concrete boat ramp
Please Read

At the Ramp

  • •Envelopes are in the mail box at the ramp
  • •$20 Per Boat & Trailer / Day
  • •Pay your launch fee before putting in
  • •Load and unload quickly — others may be waiting
  • •Park in an area that does not block the boat ramp
How to Pay

Paying at the Ramp

No attendant on site — the honor-system pay station is at the entrance. It takes 60 seconds. Here's exactly what to do.

  1. 1
    Take an envelope

    Grab a self-addressed envelope from the clear holder mounted on the pay station post.

  2. 2
    Write your license plate number on the envelope

    Include the plate number of your tow vehicle so we can match the payment to your visit.

  3. 3
    Place $20 cash or a check inside

    Cash works great. If paying by check, make it out to Danny Coleman.

  4. 4
    Slide the sealed envelope into the slot

    Drop it through the payment slot on the post — you're all set. Launch your boat and enjoy the river.

Overnight guests: you pay once per boat for your entire stay — no need to pay again each day.
Pay Here sign and pay station at the Trinity River boat ramp entrance
Envelope holder and payment slot on the pay station post
Envelope placed on the pay station ready to be dropped in the slot
Getting Here

Directions to the Ramp

From Houston / The Woodlands

Take I-45 N to US-75 N, then TX-OSR (FM 2548) west. Turn right on Virginia Ln. Drive .25 miles to First Left on Forest Ranch Rd, at the mail boxes.

From Dallas / Corsicana

Take I-45 S to US-75 N, then TX-OSR (FM 2548) west. Turn right on Virginia Ln. Drive .25 miles to First Left on Forest Ranch Rd, at the mail boxes.

Coordinates

6317 Virginia Ln, Midway, TX 75852
GPS: 30.9822° N, 95.7591° W

6317 Virginia Ln
Midway, TX 75852
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Questions

Boat Ramp FAQ

What is the water depth at the ramp?
Depth at the end of the ramp varies with the river level but typically runs 8 to 15 feet at normal stage. Call us at (936) 348-6519 if you're unsure about current conditions.
Is there a bait shop nearby?
The Gin Store in Midway carries bait. For a wider selection, the nearest shops are in Madisonville (about 20 min east) or Huntsville (about 30 min south). Stock up before you arrive for the best selection.
Can large trailers use the ramp?
Yes. We can accommodate large rigs. We have plenty of room to turn around.
Do you close after heavy rain?
During flooding or high-water events we close the ramp for safety until the river recedes. When in doubt, call us before making the drive: (936) 348-6519.

Stay the Night

Book a cabin or RV site and wake up 50 steps from the ramp.

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