WDFW Public Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Lake Lawrence in Yelm, WA. From Tacoma it's roughly 28 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Clear Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Eatonville (5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Yelm, WA |
| Water | Lake Lawrence |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Yelm: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Guide: 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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WDFW Public Boat Launch is in Yelm, Washington. We only have the map location of WDFW Public Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Lake Lawrence, in Yelm.
We have no fee details for WDFW Public Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at WDFW Public Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Olympia in Olympia, about 23 miles away.
Clear Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Eatonville (5 miles), McKenna Park Boat Ramp in Yelm (5.8 miles) and Harts Lake Public Access Boat Ramp in Yelm (5.9 miles).
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