You'll find Lake Washington Park Boat Ramp in Melbourne. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Palm Bay covers roughly 12 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Ballard Park Boat Ramp in Melbourne, about 6.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Melbourne, FL |
| Water | Lake Washington |
| Park | Lake Washington Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Melbourne: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
More in our 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Lake Washington Park Boat Ramp is in Melbourne, Florida. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Lake Washington Park Boat Ramp.
Lake Washington, in Melbourne.
Our data does not say whether Lake Washington Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Lake Washington Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Deck in Palm Bay, about 12 miles away.
Ballard Park Boat Ramp in Melbourne (6.8 miles), Claude Edge Front Street Park Boat Ramp in Melbourne (9.4 miles) and Canoe Deck in Palm Bay (12 miles).
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