Ilwaco

The Ilwaco Boat Ramp provides convenient access to Baker Bay and the Pacific Ocean from this working waterfront community in Pacific County. The facility features a concrete launch ramp with gravel parking and is part of the Port of Ilwaco Marina complex, which offers comprehensive amenities including fuel docks, pump-out stations, and guest moorage available year-round. The protected waters of Baker Bay offer sheltered paddling conditions, making it a good launching point for kayakers and canoeists exploring the bay's calmer waters.

Beyond the immediate launch area, paddlers will find excellent opportunities to explore nearby natural attractions. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1937, protects important estuarine and shallow water habitats for migrating birds and is ideal for wildlife viewing. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is also nearby, offering access to rainforests and coastal vistas along with significant historical sites. The working waterfront setting provides fresh seafood, fishing charter services, and other amenities typical of an active fishing port.