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Ruby Ferry

Boat rampKayak launch

You'll find Ruby Ferry on Pend Oreille River in Chewelah. It's a public boat ramp. The managing agency is Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Paddlers use it as well. From Spokane it's roughly 60 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Black Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Colville, about 15 miles away.

TypeKayak and canoe launch
AddressChewelah, WA
WaterPend Oreille River
Surfaceconcrete
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Managed byWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Get directions Official page View on the map
Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration only. Ruby Ferry itself may look different.

Before you launch at Ruby Ferry

Closures and rules for Ruby Ferry: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About Ruby Ferry

How do I get to Ruby Ferry?

Ruby Ferry is in Chewelah, Washington. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Ruby Ferry itself.

Which lake or river does Ruby Ferry access?

Ruby Ferry is on Pend Oreille River.

Is there a fee at Ruby Ferry?

Fees for Ruby Ferry are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.

Can I launch a kayak at Ruby Ferry?

Yes, Ruby Ferry is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.

Who manages Ruby Ferry?

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.

What other boat launches are near Ruby Ferry?

Black Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Colville (15 miles), Kalispell Bay Boat Launch in Ponderay (17 miles) and Priest River Raft Slide in Priest River (18 miles).

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