Rd River Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 5.77 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Mad River
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 11481000 — MAD R NR ARCATA CA · 3.9 mi from Mad River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Rd River Boat Launch
| Location | McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mad River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.0/5 (11 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.928964, -124.130136 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Humboldt |
| Phone | (707) 445-7651 |
Rd River Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Mad River in McKinleyville, California at coordinates 40.92896, -124.13014. Rated 4.0/5 based on 11 Google reviews.
Rd River Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Mad River in McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rd River Boat Launch
Is Rd River Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Rd River Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in McKinleyville, California.
How is Rd River Boat Launch rated?
Rd River Boat Launch has a 4.0 out of 5 rating based on 11 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Rd River Boat Launch access?
Rd River Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Mad River in McKinleyville, California.
How do I get to Rd River Boat Launch?
Rd River Boat Launch is located at coordinates 40.928964, -124.130136 in McKinleyville, California. 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 9.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.