Steel Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Federal Way. The launch sits in Steel Lake Park. From Kent it's roughly 4.9 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is North Lake Boat Launch Boat Ramp in Auburn, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Federal Way, WA |
| Water | Steel Lake |
| Park | Steel Lake Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Steel Lake Boat Launch: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Details: 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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Steel Lake Boat Launch is in Federal Way, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Steel Lake Boat Launch.
It gives you access to Steel Lake.
Our data does not say whether Steel Lake Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Steel Lake Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Landing - Point Robinson in Seattle, about 5.6 miles away.
North Lake Boat Launch Boat Ramp in Auburn (1 mile), Wooton Park Boat Ramp in Federal Way (1.9 miles) and Kayak Landing - Point Robinson in Seattle (5.6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby