Ken Simmons Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Bonney Lake in Sumner, WA. From Tacoma it's roughly 13 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Allan Yorke Park Boat Launch in Sumner is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sumner, WA |
| Water | Bonney Lake |
| Park | Ken Simmons Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Washington access sites: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Ken Simmons Park Boat Ramp is in Sumner, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Ken Simmons Park Boat Ramp.
Ken Simmons Park Boat Ramp is on Bonney Lake.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Ken Simmons Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Riverside Park Kayak Launch in Sumner, about 1 mile away.
Allan Yorke Park Boat Launch in Sumner (1 mile), Riverside Park Kayak Launch in Sumner (1 mile) and North Lake Tapps Park Boat Launch in Sumner (3.6 miles).
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