Boating & Rentals

Deep Lake at Millersylvania State Park is a calm, 63-acre lake made for small boats: the launch is hand-carry only, with a 100-foot dock, and the whole lake has a 5 mph no-wake limit. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lakefront Boats and Bites rents kayaks and paddleboards ($25 for the first hour), canoes ($30), pedal boats ($35) and tubes at the beach near the launch.

The Launch

The park's watercraft launch is for boats you can carry. WDFW describes it as a car-topper launch with no trailered boats. The park brochure notes 100 feet of dock at the launch. Washington State Parks picks Deep Lake as a good place to try stand-up paddleboarding because the water is calm and the parking lot is near the lake, so you won't carry your board far.

The rules on the water are simple: 5 mph, no wake, everywhere on Deep Lake. That keeps it quiet for swimmers and paddlers.

Rentals: Lakefront Boats and Bites

Lakefront Boats and Bites runs the rental stand at the beach near the boat launch, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on warm days and weekends.

2026 prices (first hour, then second and third hours):

• Kayak (one person, with paddle): $25, $45 for two hours, $65 for three.
• Paddleboard (one person): $25, $45, $65.
• Canoe (two to four people): $30, $55, $75.
• Pedal boat (up to four people): $35, $65, $90.
• Tube (one person): $20 for two hours, $35 for four hours.

Rental hours:

• Friday to Monday: rentals close at 6 p.m.; boats back by 7 p.m.
• Tuesday to Thursday: rentals close at 5 p.m.; boats back by 6 p.m.

Prices and hours are the stand's own and can change. Check lakefrontboatsandbites.com before you go.

Bringing Your Own Boat

• Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and small car-top boats only.
• Park in the day-use lot by the lake and carry in. You need a Discover Pass to park unless you're camping. See parking.
• Wear a life jacket, especially in cold spring and fall water.

Good Trips on Deep Lake

• First-time paddleboarders: the agency's own pick for calm water.
• Families: rent a pedal boat or canoe for an hour and stay near the beaches.
• Anglers: a kayak or float tube gets you off the busy bank. See fishing.

When the Rentals Are Closed

Outside Memorial Day to Labor Day there are no rentals, but the launch stays open in winter, according to the agency's winter schedule. Bring your own boat and dress for cold water.