Columbia Hills State Park Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Horsethief Lake in Dallesport, WA. Gresham is the nearest big city, about 65 miles away. Closest alternative: Spearfish Park Boat Ramp in Dallesport (1.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dallesport, WA |
| Water | Horsethief Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Dallesport: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Columbia Hills State Park Boat Launch is in Dallesport, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Columbia Hills State Park Boat Launch.
It gives you access to Horsethief Lake.
No fee information yet for Columbia Hills State Park Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Spearfish Park Boat Ramp in Dallesport (1.6 miles), Avery Recreation Area Boat Launch in Dallesport (3.6 miles) and Dallesport Treaty Fishing Access Site Boat Ramp in The Dalles (4.7 miles).
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