Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:43 PM)
- Water temp
- 63°F
- Water level
- 14.57 ft
- Tide
- 4.77 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 11.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on American Lake
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 12090500 — CLOVER CREEK NEAR TILLICUM, WA · 2.9 mi from American Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: American Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | American Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 47.140754, -122.561351 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
American Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to American Lake in Lakewood, Washington at coordinates 47.14075, -122.56135.
American Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on American Lake in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Lakewood • public launch in Pierce County • fishing access on American Lake • Washington boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Lake Boat Ramp
What water does American Lake Boat Ramp access?
American Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to American Lake in Lakewood, Washington.
How do I get to American Lake Boat Ramp?
American Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.140754, -122.561351 in Lakewood, Washington. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.