WDFW Boat Launch (South), a public boat ramp, is located in Rochester. Closest alternative: Oakville Chehalis River Boat Launch in Rochester (5.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rochester, WA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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WDFW Boat Launch (South) is in Rochester, Washington. We only have the map location of WDFW Boat Launch (South) from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
The map data has no fee details for WDFW Boat Launch (South), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use WDFW Boat Launch (South). Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 24 miles away.
Oakville Chehalis River Boat Launch in Rochester (5.8 miles), WDFW Boat Launch (East) in Rochester (6 miles) and Fort Borst Park Boat Ramp in Centralia (10 miles).
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