Boat Ramps NearbyShelter Cove Boat Launch
Shelter Cove Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Redway, CA.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Redway, CA |
| Water | Shelter Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Shelter Cove Boat Launch
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Shelter Cove Boat Launch ready to go.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Shelter Cove Boat Launch looks flat.
- When you come back to Shelter Cove Boat Launch, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- When you leave Shelter Cove, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
State agency for boat ramps around Redway: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Shelter Cove Boat Launch
Where is Shelter Cove Boat Launch?
Shelter Cove Boat Launch is in Redway, California. Open the map link to see where Shelter Cove Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Which lake or river does Shelter Cove Boat Launch access?
It gives you access to Shelter Cove.
Does it cost money to launch at Shelter Cove Boat Launch?
We don't have fee information for Shelter Cove Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Can paddlers use Shelter Cove Boat Launch?
Kayaks are usually fine at Shelter Cove Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through.
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