Boat
Launch Ramps
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We operate several recreational boat launching
ramps around Jefferson County, some of which were built with
funding assistance from Washington's Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation and the National
Park Service. These are maintained for your convenience,
and the Port of Port Townsend does not assume any liability
for any injury or loss you may suffer while using them.
Signs
like the one to the right are located along the main roads
to help you locate turnoffs to each boat ramp. They
indicate that you should turn onto the next paved road in
the direction of the arrow.
The
map below will help you locate the best launching facility
for your planned boating day. Clicking
on any boat launch ramp name will take you to information
about the location and directions for getting there.
Use
of these ramps is fee-based, with the daily use fee set at
$10.00 per day. You may also purchase an annual use
permit from the Boat Haven Moorage Office for $45.00. (Annual
pass is free with verified VA Determination.) Parking
at our launch ramp facilities is at your own risk.
Port
Hadlock Dock - Dinghy/Skiff Tie-up: $125.00/dock, annual and
$75.00/beach, annual.
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Gardiner
The
signed route to the Gardiner boat launch ramp turns north
from Route 101 onto Gardiner Beach Road. You will have
to stop at the intersection with Old Gardiner Road after a
short, fairly steep downhill piece of road. If you have
any doubt about doing this with a heavier boat, you can branch
off onto Old Gardiner Road, east of the Gardiner Beach Road,
turning right onto Gardiner Beach Road. This road will
take a sharp left turn at the shore of Discovery Bay, and
you'll be at the boat launch. Please respect the signs asking
that you not trespass on the beach to the east or west of
the launch ramp.
After
you get your boat into the water, please park as far east
in the parking lot as you can, so that those who come later
on in the day will have adequate room for maneuvering their
boat into the water.
When
you get back and prepare to leave, please return toward Route
101 using the marked route. Local residents prefer that
you not use the roadway that's marked for local access only.
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Mats-Mats
Bay
The
Mats-Mats Bay boat launch ramp is located between Port Hadlock
and Port Ludlow, and includes a floating pier in a very well
sheltered bay. From Oak Bay Road, turn onto Verner Avenue,
continuing to the T intersection. Turn left into the
boat launch ramp facility.
Once
you launch your boat, please park your vehicle and trailer
as close to the top of the lot as possible, so that later
arrivals will have more room to maneuver once they have launched
their boats.
Please
respect the private properties that are adjacent to the facility.
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Port Hadlock
This
boat launch ramp is located just to the south of the Port
Hadlock commercial district. From Oak Bay Road, turn
onto Lower Hadlock Road (large red "Ajax Cafe" sign
is a good landmark). The boat launch ramp is at the
bottom of the hill, directly across the T intersection.
The ramp is normally sand-covered, and is best suited to small
boats.
Once
you have launched your boat, you can park to the sides of
the road.
Port
Hadlock Dock - Dinghy/Skiff Tie-up Fee:
$125 dock, annual
$75 beach, annual
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Port
Townsend Boat Haven
The
boat launch ramp in Port Townsend's Boat Haven is located
behind the Port's offices. Traveling along Sims Way,
turn onto Benedict Street at the Safeway fuel station.
Turn right onto Jefferson Street, which takes a sharp turn
to the left after the Safeway fuel station. Turn left
at the stop sign, and then left at the end of the parking
lot. You are now at the boat launch ramp.
When
you have launched your boat, park in the adjacent parking
lot.
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Quilcene Marina
The
Quilcene Marina boat launch ramp is in the southern part of
Jefferson County. Where U.S. 101 bends sharply in Quilcene,
turn onto Linger Longer Road and follow it to the end and
turn left into the Quilcene Marina. The ramp is at the
south end of the parking lot.
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