WDFW Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Yakima River in Ellensburg, WA. The drive from Kent covers roughly 77 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Green River Bridge in Ellensburg, about 3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ellensburg, WA |
| Water | Yakima River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | WDFW |
Closures and rules for WDFW Boat Ramp: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
WDFW Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Yakima River. Boat ramps on Yakima River
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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WDFW Boat Ramp is in Ellensburg, Washington. Open the map link to see where WDFW Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Yakima River, in Ellensburg.
We have no fee details for WDFW Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of WDFW Boat Ramp and don't block the lane.
The map data names WDFW as the operator of WDFW Boat Ramp.
Green River Bridge in Ellensburg (3 miles), People's Pond in Ellensburg (6.7 miles) and Mattoon Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Ellensburg (8 miles).
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