Home Valley, a public boat ramp on Wind River, is located in Carson. Gresham is the nearest big city, about 35 miles away. The next public ramp is Stevenson Waterfront Boat Ramp in Stevenson, about 4.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carson, WA |
| Water | Wind River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Carson: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Home Valley is in Carson, Washington. Open the map link to see where Home Valley sits on the shore.
Home Valley is on Wind River.
We don't have fee information for Home Valley, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Home Valley and don't block the lane.
Stevenson Waterfront Boat Ramp in Stevenson (4.6 miles), Windsurf launch in Hood River (13 miles) and Beacon Rock Boat Ramp in Cascade Locks (13 miles).
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