Shaw County Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Indian Cove, is located in Friday Harbor. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. Everett is the nearest big city, about 53 miles away. Closest alternative: Odlin County Park Boat Ramp in Friday Harbor (2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Friday Harbor, WA |
| Water | Indian Cove |
| Park | Shaw County Park |
| 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 Friday Harbor: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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
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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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Shaw County Park Boat Ramp is in Friday Harbor, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Shaw County Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Indian Cove.
The map data has no fee details for Shaw County Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Shaw County Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Eastsound Village Green County Park Boat Ramp in Friday Harbor, about 9.1 miles away.
Odlin County Park Boat Ramp in Friday Harbor (2 miles), IMC boat ramp in Friday Harbor (3.6 miles) and Jackson Beach Park Boat Ramp in Friday Harbor (4.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby