Ollala Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Maplewood, WA. It's about 13 miles from Tacoma, WA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Sea Cliff Country & Riding Club Beach Park Boat Ramp in Gig Harbor, about 4.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Maplewood, WA |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Maplewood: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Read more: 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.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Ollala Boat Launch is in Maplewood, Washington. Open the map link to see where Ollala Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Our data does not say whether Ollala Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Landing in Federal Way in Federal Way, about 7.1 miles away.
South of Lisabula in Maplewood (3.2 miles), Sea Cliff Country & Riding Club Beach Park Boat Ramp in Gig Harbor (4.6 miles) and Burton Acres and Jensen Point Boat Ramp in Seattle (4.9 miles).
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