You'll find Grandad Boat Ramp on Little North Fork Clearwater River in Orofino. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Spokane covers roughly 92 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: R.D. Merrill Park Boat Ramp in Orofino (13 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Orofino, ID |
| Water | Little North Fork Clearwater River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: 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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Grandad Boat Ramp is in Orofino, Idaho. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Grandad Boat Ramp itself.
Grandad Boat Ramp is on Little North Fork Clearwater River.
We don't have fee information for Grandad Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Grandad Boat Ramp and don't block the lane.
R.D. Merrill Park Boat Ramp in Orofino (13 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby