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Annual Moorage Permits

Fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. The daily fee is 50 cents per foot, with a minimum of $10. Moorage buoys are $10 a night. You may save money by purchasing an annual moorage permit, which is valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.

The annual moorage permit fee is $3.50 per foot, with a minimum of $50.

Annual permits may save you money if you moor at docks, floats and buoys in fee areas multiple nights a year.

How Do I Get a Boat Moorage Permit?

What if I Have Other Questions About Moorage Permits?

To find answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Moorage Frequently Asked Questions page.


Life Jacket Law - They Float, You Don't

As of July 25, 1999, children 12 years and younger are required to WEAR U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets in Washington State:

  • on boats shorter than 19 feet
  • whenever a vessel is under way
  • when on an open deck or open cockpit.
  • on any waters of the state

Washington State Parks recommends that boaters wear life jackets at all times.

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General Boating Information
   Boating Home
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   Pumpout Locations
   Important Links

Moorage Information
   Annual Moorage Permits
   Moorage Locations
   Moorage FAQ
   Rules & Regulations

Watercraft Information
   Annual Launch Permits
   Launch Locations
   Launch FAQ
   Trailering & Launching

Safety Tips
Undo the tie-down straps before putting your boat on the launch ramp.


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