Eddie Vine Boat Ramp
Non-Summer Hours: 4 A.M - 11:30 P.M.
Summer Hours: 4 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Summer runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
About
Eddie Vine is Seattle's northernmost saltwater boat ramp lying between Golden Gardens park and the Shilshole Marina. Located in Ballard on the north end of Marine Area 10, Eddie Vine is the closest water access to the northern Marine Areas and Marine Area 12. Eddie Vine is a favorite ramp for many northwest anglers because it is protected by the continuation of Shilshole Marina's breakwater and it is close to popular fishing locations.
Eddie Vine Boat Ramp was named in honor of Edward J. Vine (1892-1957), a sportsman and state leader in salmon conservation. Mr. Vine, owner of Vine's Pen and Card Shop, was the chairman of the Washington State Sportsman Council and was a secretary of the King County Outdoor Sports Council. Eddie Vine was also notable for his participation in many charity events. He also taught saltwater fishing at the Y.M.C.A.'s hobby school.
Boat Launch Fees and Payments
We have 7 motorized boat ramps on Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and the Ship Canal.
Tie-ups are limited to 15 minutes at motorized boat ramps.
Permits are required at the 5 motorized boat launches on Puget Sound and Lake Washington, regardless of where you park your vehicle and trailer:
- Atlantic City (Rainier Beach),
- Don Armeni (Alki),
- Eddie Vine (Shilshole),
- Magnuson Park (Sand Point),
- Stan Sayres (Mount Baker).
Day use permits are $12 per day, sold on the PayByPhone app. Maximum stay 4 days.
The Washington State Parks Discover Pass is not valid for launch fee payment at any boat ramp in Seattle.
Annual permits cost $150 and are good from January 1-December 31. You may purchase an annual permit 4 ways:
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit on ActiveNet (preferred)
- Call (206) 684-7249
- Download the Annual Boat Ramp Permit Application, print, and return with a $150.00 check or money order payable to Seattle Parks and Recreation. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit in-person at Evans Pool, Meadowbrook Pool, Rainier Beach Pool, or Southwest Pool.
Permits are not required at the boat ramps on the Ship Canal which have little to no parking: Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp and 14th Avenue NW Boat Ramp.
Permits are also not required at hand-carry-only boat launches, but hand carry users must pay launch fees at motorized boat ramps.
Click or tap to open a new window with an interactive GIS map of Motorized Boat Ramps and Hand Carry Boat Launches
For an alphabetical text list of Boat Ramps, Hand Carry Boat Launches, and Tie-Up Spaces, see the Shoreline Access List.