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Boat Ramps in Washington

Browse 272 boat-launch and water-access listings in Washington. Access, fees, and restrictions vary by facility; confirm details before visiting.

272
Listed Access Points
King County
32 listed access points
37
Counties Covered

Boating in Washington - Puget Sound to the Columbia

Washington state's boating ranges from the protected saltwater inland sea of Puget Sound to the Columbia River along the southern border, the massive eastern Washington reservoirs, and the Cascade mountain lakes, and no single description covers the experience across all of those environments.
Puget Sound is the dominant boating environment for the western part of the state. It's a complex waterway with ferry traffic, commercial shipping, fishing vessels, and recreational boats all sharing the same water in a maze of channels, bays, and inlets. The tidal current in Puget Sound is significant and runs hard in the narrows between larger bodies of water. Deception Pass, Tacoma Narrows, and Admiralty Inlet all have current that demands respect and timing. The scenery throughout the Sound is exceptional.
The San Juan Islands northwest of Anacortes are a world-class cruising destination, with the combination of wildlife (orca pods are regularly seen), scenery, and protected anchorages that makes the area genuinely special. Accessing the San Juans requires crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca or navigating the northern Sound, both of which are conditions-dependent crossings.
Eastern Washington's Columbia River reservoirs, Lake Roosevelt behind Grand Coulee Dam being the most extensive, provide flat water boating in a landscape that contrasts dramatically with the western side of the state. Lake Chelan is 50 miles long, deep, and set in a dramatic canyon with access from Chelan at the lower end and only water and air access to the remote upper portion.
Washington's registration and boater education requirements are actively enforced, and Puget Sound has strict no-discharge regulations for sewage that apply to all vessels.

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Boat Ramps to Explore in Washington

Browse by County

King County

32 ramps

Skagit County

23 ramps

Grays Harbor County

15 ramps

Kitsap County

15 ramps

Pierce County

15 ramps

Benton County

13 ramps

Chelan County

13 ramps

Snohomish County

13 ramps

Jefferson County

11 ramps

Mason County

9 ramps

Clallam County

8 ramps

Okanogan County

8 ramps

Pacific County

8 ramps

Spokane County

7 ramps

Thurston County

7 ramps

Grant County

6 ramps

San Juan County

6 ramps

Whatcom County

6 ramps

Lewis County

5 ramps

Pend Oreille County

5 ramps

Stevens County

5 ramps

Wahkiakum County

5 ramps

Clark County

4 ramps

Cowlitz County

4 ramps

Island County

4 ramps

Kittitas County

4 ramps

Lincoln County

4 ramps

Ferry County

3 ramps

Asotin County

2 ramps

Franklin County

2 ramps

Klickitat County

2 ramps

Walla Walla County

2 ramps

Yakima County

2 ramps

Adams County

1 ramp

Bonner County

1 ramp

Columbia County

1 ramp

Skamania County

1 ramp

About Boating in Washington

Explore 272 boat-launch and water-access listings in Washington. Some locations may have semi-private or restricted access. Check each facility's details and confirm that public launching is permitted before your trip.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Washington, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees, permits, and access restrictions
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore Listed Locations Below

Browse the available boat-ramp and water-access listings in Washington below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Ohop Lake

Recorded waterbody: Ohop Lake. Recorded location: Eatonville, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Bonney Lake

Recorded waterbody: Bonney Lake. Recorded location: Bonney Lake, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

American Lake

Recorded waterbody: American Lake. Recorded location: Fort Lewis, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Ruby Ferry

Recorded waterbody: Pend Oreille River. Recorded location: Ruby, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Wilson Creek

Recorded waterbody: Willapa River. Recorded location: Willapa, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Naselle

Recorded waterbody: Naselle River. Recorded location: Naselle, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Palix River

Recorded waterbody: Palix River. Recorded location: Bay Center Junction, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Loomis Lake

Recorded waterbody: Loomis Lake. Recorded location: Loomis, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Carlton

Recorded waterbody: Methow River. Recorded location: Carlton, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Island Lake

Recorded waterbody: Island Lake. Recorded location: Shelton, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Plummer Lake

Recorded waterbody: Plummer Lake. Recorded location: Centralia, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Mineral Lake

Recorded waterbody: Mineral Lake. Recorded location: Mineral, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Mineral Springs

Recorded waterbody: Klickitat River. Recorded location: Wahkiacus, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Teanaway Junction

Recorded waterbody: Yakima River. Recorded location: Teanaway, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Buck Lake

Recorded waterbody: Buck Lake. Recorded location: Hansville, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Wilderness Lake

Recorded waterbody: Wilderness Lake. Recorded location: Maple Valley, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Steel Lake

Recorded waterbody: Steel Lake. Recorded location: Federal Way, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Shady Lake

Recorded waterbody: Shady Lake. Recorded location: Renton, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Shadow Lake

Recorded waterbody: Shadow Lake. Recorded location: Renton, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Richter

Recorded waterbody: Snoqualmie River. Recorded location: Fall City, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

North Lake

Recorded waterbody: North Lake. Recorded location: Federal Way, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Meridian Park

Recorded waterbody: Lake Meridian. Recorded location: Kent, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Soos Creek

Recorded waterbody: Green River. Recorded location: Auburn, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Kenmore

Recorded waterbody: Sammamish River. Recorded location: Kenmore, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Holm

Recorded waterbody: Lake Holm. Recorded location: Auburn, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Geneva

Recorded waterbody: Lake Geneva. Recorded location: Auburn, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Dolloff

Recorded waterbody: Lake Dolloff. Recorded location: Federal Way, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Desire

Recorded waterbody: Lake Desire. Recorded location: Renton, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Beaver Lake

Recorded waterbody: Beaver Lake. Recorded location: Sammamish, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

West Fork Satsop

Recorded waterbody: West Fork Satsop River. Recorded location: Brady, WA. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

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