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Skokomish Wildlife Area

Boat ramp

Skokomish Wildlife Area, a public boat ramp on Skokomish River, is located in Shelton. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife looks after Skokomish Wildlife Area. From Tacoma it's roughly 35 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Skokomish Park Boat Launch in Shelton (4.2 miles).

TypePublic boat ramp
AddressShelton, WA
WaterSkokomish River
Surfaceunpaved
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Managed byWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Get directions Official page View on the map
Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration only. Skokomish Wildlife Area itself may look different.

Tips for Skokomish Wildlife Area

Official Washington access sites: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About Skokomish Wildlife Area

Where is Skokomish Wildlife Area?

Skokomish Wildlife Area is in Shelton, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Skokomish Wildlife Area.

What water is Skokomish Wildlife Area on?

Skokomish River, in Shelton.

Is there a fee at Skokomish Wildlife Area?

We have no fee details for Skokomish Wildlife Area, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.

Can I launch a kayak at Skokomish Wildlife Area?

Paddlers can usually use Skokomish Wildlife Area. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Don Lake Boat Launch in Belfair, about 9.7 miles away.

Who runs Skokomish Wildlife Area?

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.

Where else can you launch near Skokomish Wildlife Area?

Skokomish Park Boat Launch in Shelton (4.2 miles), Lake Limerick Public Access Boat Ramp in Shelton (6.2 miles) and Oakland Bay Water Access Area in Shelton (7.5 miles).

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