Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Columbia River
Columbia River in Washington has 4 public launches in our directory, spread over 3 towns. 4 are boat ramps for trailers with 5 lanes in total.
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Columbia Park Boat Ramp (East)
Kennewick -
Columbia Park Boat Ramp (Downtown)
Kennewick -
Schlagel Park Boat Ramp
Pasco -
Bateman Island
Richland · 2 lanes
Columbia River at a glance
| Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 4 |
| Marked free | 1 |
| Towns | Kennewick, Pasco, Richland |
- In Washington, cities like Lakewood prohibit power loading at their ramps.
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Columbia River
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Columbia River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Columbia River?
We list 4 public launches on Columbia River around Kennewick, Pasco and Richland: Columbia Park Boat Ramp (East), Columbia Park Boat Ramp (Downtown), Schlagel Park Boat Ramp and Bateman Island.
Does it cost money to launch on Columbia River?
Bateman Island is marked free in the map data. For the rest we have no fee information, so check the signs.
Can you kayak on Columbia River?
There's no dedicated kayak launch on Columbia River in our data, so use the edge of a boat ramp or the end of a dock and keep the lane free.