Dockton Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Quartermaster Harbor, is located in Tacoma. The next public ramp is Burton Acres and Jensen Point Boat Ramp in Seattle, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Tacoma, WA |
| Water | Quartermaster Harbor |
| Park | Dockton Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Dockton Park Boat Ramp, check closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Dockton Park Boat Ramp is in Tacoma, Washington. Open the map link to see where Dockton Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Quartermaster Harbor, in Tacoma.
Our data does not say whether Dockton Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Landing in Federal Way in Federal Way, about 2.5 miles away.
Burton Acres and Jensen Point Boat Ramp in Seattle (1 mile), Kayak Landing in Federal Way in Federal Way (2.5 miles) and South of Lisabula in Maplewood (3 miles).
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