Port of Camas - Washougal

The Port of Camas-Washougal provides a well-developed public boat launch facility on the Lower Columbia River in Washougal, WA. The site features a 4-lane concrete ramp with a large parking area suitable for trailers and tow vehicles. A $10 daily launch fee applies to both motorized and non-motorized watercraft, payable at the station near the top of the ramp. This is a primary access point for the Lower Columbia River Water Trail and serves kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters alike.

The location offers convenient access to the lower Columbia River, a broad, slow-moving section of river ideal for paddling and recreational boating. Nearby recreation areas include Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge—known for its intact marshlands—and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The Washougal area also has Washougal Waterfront Park nearby, which features a dedicated non-motorized launch with a concrete ramp leading to a gravel beach, offering an alternative for paddlers preferring a smaller, quieter facility.