You'll find WDFW Boat Launch (East) on Black River in Rochester. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Tacoma covers roughly 38 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: WDFW Boat Launch (South) in Rochester (6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rochester, WA |
| Water | Black River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Washington, including WDFW Boat Launch (East): Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
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WDFW Boat Launch (East) is in Rochester, Washington. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks WDFW Boat Launch (East) itself.
Black River, in Rochester.
Our data does not say whether WDFW Boat Launch (East) charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of WDFW Boat Launch (East) and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 19 miles away.
WDFW Boat Launch (South) in Rochester (6 miles), Evergreen Shores Beach Club (private) Boat Ramp in Tumwater (7.4 miles) and Black Lake Boat Launch in Tumwater (7.9 miles).
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