Uncommon

Boat Launch

What It Means

A brown recreational sign with a boat ramp icon, marking access to a lake, river, or reservoir for launching a boat.

How Rare Is It on Road Sign Hunt?

Uncommon. You'll find these, but you have to keep watching.

Spotting Tip

Look for these near any sizable lake or river along your route, especially in areas popular for fishing or boating.

Fun Fact

Many public boat launches are funded partly through a federal excise tax on fishing and boating equipment — a program that started with fishing tackle in 1950 and was later expanded to cover motorboat fuel and boating gear, funneling that sales tax directly into access infrastructure.

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