Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Montesano, WA
Montesano has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 22 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Montesano
- 3.3 mi Black Creek Launch Cosmopolis Boat ramp
- 5.2 mi Double Bridges Boat Launch Elma Boat ramp
- 5.7 mi Fuller Bridge Boat Launch Elma Boat ramp
- 6.7 mi Aberdeen Lake Boat Launch Cosmopolis Boat ramp
- 6.8 mi Lake Aberdeen Boat Launch Cosmopolis Boat ramp
- 8.7 mi Vance Creek County Park Boat Ramp Elma Boat rampFree
- 9.7 mi South Aberdeen Boat Launch Aberdeen Boat ramp
- 12 mi 28th Street Boat Launch Hoquiam Boat ramp
- 13 mi Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Boat Ramp Aberdeen Boat ramp
- 13 mi 8th Street Landing Boat Ramp Hoquiam Boat ramp
Launching in Montesano at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Chehalis River, Lake Sylvia.
Full lists for Chehalis River.
Washington rules to know
- Power loading is banned at some Washington launches, for example in Lakewood.
- Operators 12 or older born after Jan 1, 1955 must carry a Washington Boater Education Card to run a boat with a motor of 15 hp or more.
- Boats not registered in Washington need a WDFW aquatic invasive species prevention permit ($24 total, valid one year); canoes and kayaks that need no registration are exempt.
For closures and rules check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
New to the ramps in Montesano? launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Montesano: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Montesano, WA?
We list 2 launches in Montesano, including Ferbrache Boat Launch and Lake Sylvia State Park Boat Ramp. Another 22 are within 25 miles.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Montesano?
The launches in Montesano give access to Chehalis River and Lake Sylvia.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Tell us and we'll add it.