Dockton Park

Dockton Park is a well-maintained public access site on Quartermaster Harbor in Vashon Island, offering a concrete boat ramp along with day-use moorage floats ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters. The facility provides convenient amenities including beach access, picnic areas, and a playground, making it a good base for exploring the harbor and adjacent Dockton Forest. A Discover Pass or daily use permit is required, and parking may be limited during peak boating season.

The site works well for both launching paddlecraft and anchoring larger vessels. Kayakers and canoeists can launch directly from the ramp or tie up at the day-use floats below it, while boaters anchoring offshore can tender in via dinghy or kayak. Quartermaster Harbor is a protected saltwater embayment, making it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels seeking calm-water exploration on Vashon/Maury Island, just a short ferry ride from Seattle and Tacoma.