Nelson Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Dogfish Creek, is located in Poulsbo. It's about 18 miles from Seattle, WA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Port of Keyport Boat Launch in Poulsbo, about 3.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Poulsbo, WA |
| Water | Dogfish Creek |
| Park | Nelson Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Poulsbo: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Details: 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.
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Nelson Park Boat Ramp is in Poulsbo, Washington. There is no street address for Nelson Park Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Nelson Park Boat Ramp is on Dogfish Creek.
Fees for Nelson Park Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Nelson Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Point Monroe Lagoon in Suquamish, about 7.2 miles away.
Port of Keyport Boat Launch in Poulsbo (3.1 miles), Point Monroe Lagoon in Suquamish (7.2 miles) and Port of Silverdale Boat Ramp in Silverdale (7.3 miles).
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