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Boat Ramps in Washington

Discover 888 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Washington. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

888
Total Boat Ramps
Grant County
65 ramps - Most in County
64
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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Featured Boat Ramps in Washington

Browse by County

Grant County

65 ramps

Okanogan County

50 ramps

King County

43 ramps

Snohomish County

39 ramps

Pierce County

35 ramps

Skagit County

35 ramps

Mason County

35 ramps

Stevens County

31 ramps

Clallam County

27 ramps

Grays Harbor County

27 ramps

Kitsap County

27 ramps

Chelan County

26 ramps

Pend Oreille County

25 ramps

Whatcom County

25 ramps

Cowlitz County

23 ramps

Spokane County

19 ramps

Island County

19 ramps

Jefferson County

19 ramps

Thurston County

19 ramps

Benton County

16 ramps

Lewis County

16 ramps

Kittitas County

16 ramps

Klickitat County

15 ramps

Pacific County

14 ramps

San Juan County

14 ramps

Stevens

14 ramps

Yakima County

13 ramps

Franklin County

12 ramps

Lincoln County

12 ramps

Yakima

12 ramps

Whatcom

12 ramps

Asotin County

11 ramps

Walla Walla County

9 ramps

Clark County

9 ramps

Ferry County

8 ramps

Douglas County

8 ramps

Skamania County

8 ramps

Whitman County

7 ramps

Chelan

7 ramps

Lincoln

7 ramps

Pend Oreille

6 ramps

Wahkiakum County

5 ramps

Grays Harbor

5 ramps

Ferry

5 ramps

Garfield County

4 ramps

Adams County

3 ramps

Columbia County

3 ramps

Walla Walla

3 ramps

Snohomish

3 ramps

Skagit

3 ramps

Kittitas

2 ramps

Lewis

2 ramps

Skamania

2 ramps

Okanogan

2 ramps

San Juan

2 ramps

Bonner County

1 ramp

Boundary

1 ramp

Union

1 ramp

Benton

1 ramp

Franklin

1 ramp

Cowlitz

1 ramp

Jefferson

1 ramp

Asotin

1 ramp

Clallam

1 ramp

About Boating in Washington

Washington offers excellent boating opportunities with 888 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

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 - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Washington below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Ohler’s Island

Provides access to Lake Washington. Located in Seattle, WA. Semi-Private access.

Shelter Bay

Provides access to Shelter Bay. Located in Swinomish Village, WA. Semi-Private access.

Vantage (South)

Provides access to Columbia River – Lake Wanapum. Located in Kittitas County. Public access.

Two Rivers Resort

Provides access to Columbia River – Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake. Located in Stevens County. Semi-Private access.

Shipyard Cove Marina

Provides access to San Juan Channel. Located in Friday Harbor, WA. Semi-Private access.

Dockside Park

Provides access to Strait of Georgia. Located in Whatcom County. Semi-Private access.

Veranda Beach Resort

Provides access to Osoyoos Lake. Located in Okanogan County. Semi-Private access.

Sunshine Resorts

Provides access to Lower Crab Creek – Moses Lake. Located in Moses Lake, WA. Semi-Private access.

176th Avenue East

Provides access to Lake Tapps. Located in Lake Tapps, WA. Public access.

Wenatchee River

Provides access to Wenatchee River. Located in Peshastin, WA. Public access.

Atlantic City

Provides access to Lake Washington. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

Don Armeni

Provides access to Puget Sound – Elliot Bay. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

Magnuson Park

Provides access to Lake Washington. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

Sunnyside Avenue

Provides access to Lake Washington Ship Canal. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

14th Avenue

Provides access to Lake Washington Ship Canal. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

Eddie Vine

Provides access to Puget Sound – Shilshole Bay. Located in Seattle, WA. Public access.

South Bend

Provides access to Willapa River. Located in South Bend, WA. Public access.

Rock Lake

Provides access to Rock Lake. Located in Whitman County. Public access.

Highway 10 Take-out

Provides access to Yakima River. Located in Kittitas County. Public access.

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