Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Coweeman River in Kelso, WA. It's about 35 miles from Vancouver, WA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Rainier City Park Boat Ramp in Rainier, about 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Kelso, WA |
| Water | Coweeman River |
| Park | Gerhart Gardens Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Washington, including Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp is in Kelso, Washington. Open the map link to see where Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Coweeman River, in Kelso.
We have no fee details for Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Gerhart Gardens Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Sacajawea Park Canoe Launch in Longview, about 3.3 miles away.
Rainier City Park Boat Ramp in Rainier (2.6 miles), Lake Sacajawea Park Canoe Launch in Longview (3.3 miles) and Sportsman's Club Boat Launch in Kalama (5.1 miles).
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