Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:42 PM)
- Water level
- 3.98 ft
- Tide
- 8.752 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 9447130 — Seattle · 16.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Shady Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 12120600 — ISSAQUAH CREEK NEAR HOBART, WA · 4.7 mi from Shady Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Shady Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Maple Valley Heights, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shady Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.436656, -122.091687 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shady Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Shady Lake in Maple Valley Heights, Washington at coordinates 47.43666, -122.09169. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Shady Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Shady Lake in Maple Valley Heights, King County, Washington. 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shady Lake Boat Ramp
Is Shady Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shady Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Maple Valley Heights, Washington.
What water does Shady Lake Boat Ramp access?
Shady Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Shady Lake in Maple Valley Heights, Washington.
How do I get to Shady Lake Boat Ramp?
Shady Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.436656, -122.091687 in Maple Valley Heights, 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
The area surrounding Shady Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.