Ankeny Road South is a public boat ramp on Banks Lake in Soap Lake, WA. Ankeny Road South is operated by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The drive from Spokane covers roughly 88 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Ankeny Road North in Soap Lake (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Soap Lake, WA |
| Water | Banks Lake |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Rules and closures near Soap Lake: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Step by step: 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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Ankeny Road South is in Soap Lake, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Ankeny Road South.
It gives you access to Banks Lake.
Our data does not say whether Ankeny Road South 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 Ankeny Road South.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife runs Ankeny Road South. Ask them about fees and closures.
Ankeny Road North in Soap Lake (under 1 mile), Coulee City Community Park Boat Ramp in Soap Lake (1.7 miles) and Million Dollar Mile South in Electric City (7 miles).
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