Yale Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Yale Lake, is located in Amboy. Expect a launch or parking fee here. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. It's about 31 miles from Vancouver, WA, as the crow flies. If it's full, Cougar Park Boat Ramp in Amboy is 2.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Amboy, WA |
| Water | Yale Lake |
| Park | Yale Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Closures and rules for Yale Park Boat Ramp: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Yale Lake has 2 more public launches besides Yale Park Boat Ramp. Yale Lake overview
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Yale Park Boat Ramp is in Amboy, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Yale Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Yale Lake.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Yale Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Merwin Kayak-Canoe Launch in Amboy, about 5.2 miles away.
Cougar Park Boat Ramp in Amboy (2.3 miles), Beaver Bay Boat Ramp in Amboy (3 miles) and Saddle Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Amboy (4.1 miles).
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