North Gorge Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Kettle Falls, WA. It's about 82 miles from Spokane, WA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: China Bend Boat Launch in Kettle Falls (2.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Kettle Falls, WA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Washington, including North Gorge Boat Launch: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
North Gorge Boat Launch is in Kettle Falls, Washington. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks North Gorge Boat Launch itself.
We don't have fee information for North Gorge Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use North Gorge Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
China Bend Boat Launch in Kettle Falls (2.8 miles), Snag Cove Boat Launch in Kettle Falls (4.6 miles) and Evans Boat Launch in Kettle Falls (6.1 miles).
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