McKenna Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Centralia Canal, is located in Yelm. The drive from Tacoma covers roughly 23 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Harts Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Yelm (5.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Yelm, WA |
| Water | Centralia Canal |
| Park | McKenna Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Washington access sites: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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McKenna Park Boat Ramp is in Yelm, Washington. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks McKenna Park Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Centralia Canal.
No fee information yet for McKenna Park Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 19 miles away.
Harts Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Yelm (5.2 miles), WDFW Public Boat Launch in Yelm (5.8 miles) and Lake St. Clair Public Access Area Boat Ramp in Olympia (8.7 miles).
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