Access Site
WA
Howard Miller Steelhead County Park
City: Rockport, WA
County: Skagit County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.48454710, -121.59496142
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I(II)
Skagit - 4. Sauk River to Sedro-Woolley
Current Conditions
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• - cfs
Skagit River at Rockport, WA
Whitewater Runs on Skagit River
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I(II)
Put-in at this location
4. Sauk River to Sedro-Woolley
49.0 mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
3. Copper Creek to Rockport
16.0 mi
II-III+
Upstream from here (17.0 mi from take-out)
2. Goodell Creek to Copper Creek
8.5 mi
15 ft/mi
V
Upstream from here (25.9 mi from take-out)
1. Gorge Dam to Goodell Creek
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Howard Miller Steelhead County Park offers a public boat ramp on the Skagit River near Rockport, WA. The park is located at 52804 Rockport Park Rd, accessible via Highway 20 (approximately 37 miles east from I-5 Exit 230). This county-owned facility provides convenient access to the Skagit River for paddling and fishing.
**Amenities & Restrictions:** The park features a developed boat launch facility alongside a full-service campground with 50 hookup sites, tent camping, shelters, and cabins. Note that motorized watercraft are not permitted on this section of the river, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quieter paddling experience. The facility may charge fees for boat ramp use and other services.
**Getting There:** From I-5, take Exit 230 onto Highway 20 and head east toward Rockport. The park sits directly on the riverbank and serves as a good basecamp for exploring the Skagit River. Contact the park at 360-853-8808 for current information on fees, hours, and conditions before your visit.
**Amenities & Restrictions:** The park features a developed boat launch facility alongside a full-service campground with 50 hookup sites, tent camping, shelters, and cabins. Note that motorized watercraft are not permitted on this section of the river, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quieter paddling experience. The facility may charge fees for boat ramp use and other services.
**Getting There:** From I-5, take Exit 230 onto Highway 20 and head east toward Rockport. The park sits directly on the riverbank and serves as a good basecamp for exploring the Skagit River. Contact the park at 360-853-8808 for current information on fees, hours, and conditions before your visit.