Boat ramps on Lake Washington
We count 5 places to get onto Lake Washington, Washington, from Bellevue to Seattle. 5 are boat ramps for trailers with 13 lanes in total.
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Chism Beach Park Boat Ramp
Bellevue -
SE 40th Boat Launch
Bellevue -
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Boat Ramp
Renton · 9 lanes
Before you head to Lake Washington
| Launches | 5 |
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| Boat ramps | 5 |
| Marked free | 2 |
| Towns | Bellevue, Medina, Renton, Seattle |
- Power loading is banned at some Washington launches, for example in Lakewood.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Other waters in Washington
Lake Washington: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Lake Washington?
We list 5 public launches on Lake Washington around Bellevue, Medina, Renton and Seattle: Chism Beach Park Boat Ramp, SE 40th Boat Launch, Northeast 42nd Street Boat Ramp, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Boat Ramp and Washington Park Arboretum Boat Ramp.
Are the boat ramps on Lake Washington free?
SE 40th Boat Launch and Washington Park Arboretum Boat Ramp are marked free in the map data. For the rest we have no fee information, so check the signs.
Can you kayak on Lake Washington?
There's no dedicated kayak launch on Lake Washington in our data, so use the edge of a boat ramp or the end of a dock and keep the lane free.