Dick Gilmur Shoreline and Kayak Launch gives you public access to the water on Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA. Space for 4 cars, packed dirt path to gravel beach. Closest alternative: Kayak Landing in Federal Way in Federal Way (6 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Tacoma, WA |
| Hours | dawn–dusk please check with the launch before you go |
| Water | Commencement Bay |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Tacoma: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Read more: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Dick Gilmur Shoreline and Kayak Launch is in Tacoma, Washington. There is no street address for Dick Gilmur Shoreline and Kayak Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Dick Gilmur Shoreline and Kayak Launch is on Commencement Bay.
Our data does not say whether Dick Gilmur Shoreline and Kayak Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Point Defiance Park Boat Ramp in Tacoma (4.8 miles), Wooton Park Boat Ramp in Federal Way (5.6 miles) and Steel Lake Boat Launch in Federal Way (5.7 miles).
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