Gateway Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Clearwater River in Clarkston, WA. The drive from Spokane covers roughly 88 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Swallows Park Boat Ramp in Clarkston (2.4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Clarkston, WA |
| Water | Clearwater River |
| Park | Gateway Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Gateway Park Boat Ramp: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Guide: 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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Gateway Park Boat Ramp is in Clarkston, Washington. Open the map link to see where Gateway Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Gateway Park Boat Ramp is on Clearwater River.
Fees for Gateway Park Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Kayaks are usually fine at Gateway Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Offield Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Pullman, about 24 miles away.
Swallows Park Boat Ramp in Clarkston (2.4 miles), Steelhead Park Boat Ramp in Clarkston (2.7 miles) and Hells Gate State Park Boat Ramp in Clarkston (3.7 miles).
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