Boat Ramps Nearby

Boat ramps on Columbia River

We count 4 places to get onto Columbia River, Washington. 4 are boat ramps for trailers.

Show them on the map

  1. China Bend Boat Launch

    Kettle Falls
    Boat ramp
  2. Evans Boat Launch

    Kettle Falls
    Boat ramp
  3. Marcus Island Boat Launch

    Kettle Falls
    Boat ramp
  4. North Gorge Boat Launch

    Kettle Falls
    Boat ramp

Launching on Columbia River

Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration of a river boat access, not a photo of Columbia River
Launches4
Boat ramps4
TownsKettle Falls

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Columbia River: questions and answers

How many boat ramps are on Columbia River?

We list 4 public launches on Columbia River near Kettle Falls: China Bend Boat Launch, Evans Boat Launch, Marcus Island Boat Launch and North Gorge Boat Launch.

Does it cost money to launch on Columbia River?

The map data has no fee details for the launches on Columbia River; local ramps are often free, while park and Corps of Engineers ramps often charge.

Can you kayak on Columbia River?

Usually yes. None of the 4 launches on Columbia River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.

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