Boat Ramps NearbyWDFW Boat Launch
You'll find WDFW Boat Launch in DuPont. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, Luhr Beach Boat Launch in Olympia is 3.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | DuPont, WA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for WDFW Boat Launch
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- You only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
- Winch the boat on when you leave WDFW Boat Launch, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Rules that apply at WDFW Boat Launch: Power loading is banned at some Washington launches, for example in Lakewood.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About WDFW Boat Launch
Where is WDFW Boat Launch?
WDFW Boat Launch is in DuPont, Washington. There is no street address for WDFW Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Does it cost money to launch at WDFW Boat Launch?
Fees for WDFW Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use WDFW Boat Launch?
Paddlers can usually use WDFW Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 9 miles away.
Where else can you launch near WDFW Boat Launch?
Luhr Beach Boat Launch in Olympia (3.4 miles), Lake St. Clair Public Access Area Boat Ramp in Olympia (4.2 miles) and WDFW Boat Launch (East) in Lacey (4.6 miles).
Other launches near DuPont
- Luhr Beach Boat Launch Olympia, 3.4 mi
- Lake St. Clair Public Access Area Boat Ramp Olympia, 4.2 mi
- WDFW Boat Launch (East) Lacey, 4.6 mi
- Long Lake Boat Launch Lacey, 4.9 mi