14th Avenue NW Boat Ramp
4:00 am - 10:30 pm
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Boat Ramps
About
In the shadow of the Ballard Bridge, this small ramp leads into the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The site offers two piers, two launch lanes, and is one of Seattle's free of charge launch ramps.
Boat Launch Fees and Payment
A $12 daily use fee is required to launch or park overnight at these boat ramps:
- Atlantic City (Lake Washington / Rainier Beach)
- Don Armeni (Puget Sound / West Seattle)
- Eddie Vine (Puget Sound / Golden Gardens)
- Magnuson Park Boat Launch (Lake Washington / Sand Point).
- Stan Sayres (Lake Washington / Mt. Baker),
Fees are collected using the PayByPhone app. Parking is limited to 4 days, and parking expires at midnight.
Annual Boat Ramp Permits
Frequent boat launch users may purchase an annual permit for $150. Annual permits are good from January 1 to December 31.
Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit on ActiveNet
Alternate options to purchase an annual permit:
- Call (206) 684-7249
- Download the Annual Boat Ramp Permit Application, print, and return.
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit in-person at Evans Pool, Meadowbrook Pool, Rainier Beach Pool, or Southwest Pool.
Learn more about our boat ramp fees, boating rules and regulations, and general boating information on our Boating and Sailing page.