Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Key Center, WA. The drive from Tacoma covers roughly 17 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Allyn Waterfront Park Boat Ramp in Allyn (3.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Key Center, WA |
| Water | Vaughn Bay |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp, check closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp is in Key Center, Washington. There is no street address for Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp is on Vaughn Bay.
Our data does not say whether Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Tiger Lake in Seabeck, about 13 miles away.
Allyn Waterfront Park Boat Ramp in Allyn (3.7 miles), Carney Lake Boat Launch in Gig Harbor (4.2 miles) and Devereaux Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Allyn (5.5 miles).
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