Boat Ramps NearbyRome Launch Site
Rome Launch Site, a public boat ramp, is located in Arock. Paddlers use it as well.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Arock, OR |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Tips for Rome Launch Site
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Rome Launch Site ready to go.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Rome Launch Site looks flat.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Rome Launch Site stays usable for everyone.
- Oregon's Marine Board calls power loading a discouraged practice that ruins ramp ends.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
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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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Rome Launch Site
How do I get to Rome Launch Site?
Rome Launch Site is in Arock, Oregon. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rome Launch Site itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Rome Launch Site?
Fees for Rome Launch Site are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Rome Launch Site?
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Rome Launch Site.