Boat Launching Loch Lomond: Water Access & Registration

There are two slips for boat launching on the site. Both however are hard surface to an extent but not into deep water and are fine at good water levels. Later in the summer and early autumn with possible lower levels, a four wheel drive would be useful or a tow bar extension - or you might need to let the trailer go to get the boat to float.

The water is very still though, so no danger of the boat drifting in currents. You can see the main sliping point in the photograph on the left. Boats cannot be parked by the lodges (site rules) - parking is up past the water plant, close by the jetty

There is £40 + VAT fee to pay to the site owners but this includes one slip by tractor in and out and the use of a guest mooring and a tender. You will be supplied with a key on loan from the site's owners to open a gate to the slip if you wish to launch and retrieve your boat each time. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance for mooring your boat. If you prefer to launch daily you will be welocme to do so, but I'm afraid the fee is still £40 + VAT, but you will have to slip yourself. However the sand can be soft and some smaller 4X4's sometimes struggle - the site uses a tractor.

This is a great site for sailing and power boating as well as canoeing and windsurfing.

The loch is quieter at these northern strecthes but generally the loch is so big it very seldom appears busy. All boats require a permit – this is free but there is a small charge of £5 for the number stickers which you need to display on the hull. There are patrols on the loch by the park authority to ensure that the bylaws are followed for everyones safety.

Sorry - but the site owners do not permit jet bikes to be launched and used at the site.

www.lochlomond_trossachs.org , where there is Registration form to download

Tel: 01360 870412
Easter to September - 8 am to dusk
From October - 9.30 am to 6 pm
Boat registration, safe launching for larger boats, parking for cars and trailers, toilets, shower and changing facilities.

These facilities are excellent and controlled by staff.

But you can also register your boat at Milarrochy Bay east Loch Lomond which you pass on the way to the lodge which more handy - suggest to call the number above if you are passing through Balloch on the way to the lodge as it might save another trip to get registered.

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