Boat Launch Permits

Vessels with any kind of motor attached or on board require a permit to operate on Lake of the Arbuckles.

Visitors with a Senior Pass or Access Pass may present these passes for 50% off their day-use or annual permit.

How to Purchase a Day Boat Launch Permit

A one day permit is $4.00. A two day permit is $8.00. Day permits can be purchased at the fee machines at The Point, Buckhorn, and Guy Sandy boat launch ramps. For use of the Eagle Bay ramp, purchase your permit at any of the other boat launch areas. Keep your daily receipt on your person to present if asked by Fee Rangers, Law Enforcement Rangers, or an Oklahoma Game Warden.

All transactions are by credit or debit card only.

 

How to Purchase an Annual Boat Launch Permit

Annual Pass: $30.00 - Valid January 1^st through December 31^st

2023 annual permits can be purchased at the fee machines located at The Point, Buckhorn, and Guy Sandy boat launch ramps. The fee machine will dispense a permit sticker to attach to your vessel and trailer.

2023 annual permits may also be purchased at the Travertine Nature Center, however, not all members of the staff there can sell them. Please call ahead at 580-622-7234 to make sure a fee ranger will be there before making the trip.

The 2024 annual launch permit will be available online only. Sales will open on December 4, 2023. A link will be provided when online sales begin. Decals will be mailed to the address provided on the submission form 7-10 business days after purchase. An email confirmation will serve as proof of purchase until the decal arrives.

All transactions are by credit or debit card only.

 

Display of Annual Boat Launch Permits

The two large arrowhead stickers will be placed on both sides of the vessel, next to the annual state sticker and registration numbers.

The small rectangular sticker will be placed on the drivers side of the trailer tongue.

 

There are three stickers that make up the annual boat launch permit. Two are for the boat and one is for the trailer.

NPS Illustration