You'll find Barrowtown Boat Launch in Sumas. It's a public boat ramp. The managing agency is City of Abbotsford. Launching at Barrowtown Boat Launch is free. Paddlers use it as well. The next public ramp is Dewdney Regional Park Boat Ramp in Sumas, about 3.8 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Sumas, WA |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
| Managed by | City of Abbotsford |
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
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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Barrowtown Boat Launch is in Sumas, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Barrowtown Boat Launch.
Barrowtown Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Yes. Paddlers use Barrowtown Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
It's operated by City of Abbotsford, who also posts any closure notices.
Dewdney Regional Park Boat Ramp in Sumas (3.8 miles), Maple Bay Boat Launch in Peaceful Valley (7.2 miles) and Jade Bay Boat Launch in Peaceful Valley (7.5 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby