You'll find Ruby Ferry in Chewelah. It's a public boat ramp. The managing agency is Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Paddlers use it as well. The next public ramp is Black Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Colville, about 15 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Chewelah, WA |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Step by step: 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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Ruby Ferry is in Chewelah, Washington. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Ruby Ferry itself.
Fees for Ruby Ferry are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes, Ruby Ferry is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Black Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Colville (15 miles), Kalispell Bay Boat Launch in Ponderay (17 miles) and Priest River Raft Slide in Priest River (18 miles).
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