WDFW Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Ward Lake, is located in Olympia. The drive from Tacoma covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Munn Lake WDFW Boat Launch in Tumwater is 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Olympia, WA |
| Water | Ward Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Olympia: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Details: 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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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WDFW Boat Launch is in Olympia, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of WDFW Boat Launch.
It gives you access to Ward Lake.
We have no fee details for WDFW Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at WDFW Boat Launch. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 8.2 miles away.
Munn Lake WDFW Boat Launch in Tumwater (1.5 miles), Chambers Lake Trailhead Park Boat Launch in Olympia (2.2 miles) and WDFW Boat Launch (West) in Lacey (3.4 miles).
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