Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Cowlitz River, is located in Castle Rock. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. From Vancouver it's roughly 46 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Silver Lake Access Area Boat Ramp in Castle Rock (6.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Castle Rock, WA |
| Water | Cowlitz River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Castle Rock: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Compare all 4 launches on Cowlitz River. Cowlitz River overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch is in Castle Rock, Washington. We only have the map location of Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch is on Cowlitz River.
No fee information yet for Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Sacajawea Park Canoe Launch in Longview, about 9.9 miles away.
Silver Lake Access Area Boat Ramp in Castle Rock (6.8 miles), Lake Sacajawea Park Canoe Launch in Longview (9.9 miles) and Willow Grove Boat Launch in Longview (11 miles).
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