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Boat Ramps in Yakima County, Washington

22 public launches · 4 with restrooms

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Lakes and rivers in Yakima County

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Granger

Yakima River · Granger, Yakima County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Gravel
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
No
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
6 mi from Toppenish

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Mabton Bridge Boat Launch

Yakima River · Mabton, Yakima County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
No
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
6 mi from Sunnyside

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife · Website

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Zillah Bridge Boat Launch

Yakima River · Zillah, Yakima County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
2 mi from Toppenish

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife · Website

Directions

Mellis Road

Yakima River · Wapato, Yakima County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
3 mi from Wapato

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Directions

Pond 6 - Buena

Pond 6 - Buena · Toppenish, Yakima County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
3 mi from Toppenish

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Directions

Ponds 4 & 5

Toppenish, Yakima County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Year-round
Nearest town
5 mi from Toppenish

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Directions

Fitzsimmons

Yakima River · Wapato, Yakima County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
No
Hours
Year-round

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Directions

Bumping Lake Campground

Bumping Lake · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Lake size
1,354 acres
Nearest town
38 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 541-338-7869

Directions: From Yakima, travel 25 miles on Highway 12 to the junction with Highway 410. Travel 29 miles on Highway 410 (Chinook Pass Highway) to milepost 88.4. Take Forest Road 18 (Bumping River Road) for 11.7 miles to campground.

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Bumping Lake Picnic Area/Boating Site

Bumping Lake · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Lake size
1,354 acres
Nearest town
38 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service

Directions: From Naches, WA take Highway 12 W for 4.4 miles and continue on Highway 410 W for 27.9 miles to milepost 88 area. Turn left on Bumping River Road / Forest Road 1800 and follow for 11.2 miles. Campground / Picnic Area entrance is on right. Picnic area is at end of road near lake.

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Clear Lake Boat Ramp near Tieton

Clear Lake · Tieton, Yakima County

Lake size
232 acres
Nearest town
32 mi from West Valley

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Dog Lake Day Use/Boat Launch/Trailhead

Dog Lake · Tieton, Yakima County

Lake size
61 acres
Nearest town
36 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service

Directions: From Naches, WA travel west on Highway 12 for 36.6 miles. Campground entrance is on right (north) side of highway.

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Horseshoe Cove Boat Launch

Rimrock Lake · Tieton, Yakima County

Lake size
2,547 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service

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Rimrock Lake Boat Ramp near Tieton

Rimrock Lake · Tieton, Yakima County

Lake size
2,547 acres
Nearest town
26 mi from West Valley

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White Pass Boat Launch

Leech Lake · Tieton, Yakima County

Lake size
42 acres
Nearest town
37 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Website

Directions: From Packwood WA head east on US-12 for about 21 miles to White Pass Lake (Leech Lake). Take Forest Road 498 and follow road around end of lake to trailhead and boat launch.

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American Forks Campground

American River · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Nearest town
29 mi from Ellensburg

Managed by USDA Forest Service · (509) 653-1401

Directions: From Naches, travel west on US Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto State Route (SR) 410 W for 27.5 miles. Turn left onto Bumping River Rd / Forest Road 1800. Turn left on Bumping River Road, cross the bridge over the American River, then turn left onto the American Forks Campground Road. From Enumclaw, depart SR 164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ½ mile turn left onto SR 410/Roose

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American River Guard Station

American River · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Nearest town
29 mi from Ellensburg

Managed by USDA Forest Service · (509) 653-1401 AFTER HOURS VOICEMAIL (509) 653-1436

Directions: Located off State Route (SR) 410 near milepost 88. For security purposes, access to the cabin is through a locked gate; Doors to the cabin are also locked. The combination to the gate lock will be included in your confirmation letter. This same combination will open a security box by the main cabin door, which contains the cabin key. Please contact the Ranger District at 509-653-1401 prior to your

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Clear Lake Group Site

North Fork Tieton River · Tieton, Yakima County

Nearest town
32 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service · (509) 653-1401

Directions: From Naches, follow Highway 12 west for approximately 34 miles to County Road 1200/Tieton Reservoir Road at the west end of Rimrock Lake. Turn south/left on County Road 1200 and follow for about .3 miles to Road 740. Continue for a half-mile, and the reservation site is the second campsite on the left along the North Fork Tieton River. From Packwood, follow Highway 12 east approximately 27 miles t

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Cougar Flat

Bumping River · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Nearest town
33 mi from Ellensburg

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 541-338-7869

Directions: From Naches, take Highway 410 to milepost 88.4, then turn left on Bumping Lake Road and continue for 6 miles.

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Halfway Flat Campground

Naches River · Cle Elum, Yakima County

Nearest town
26 mi from Ellensburg

Managed by USDA Forest Service · (509) 653-1401

Directions: From Naches, Washington, follow Highway 410 for approximately 30 miles west to Forest Road 1709. Turn left on Forest Road 1709, cross the bridge then turn left on Forest Road 1704 follow the road approximately 1 mile. Campground is located on the left. From Enumclaw depart WA-164/Griffin Ave toward Wells St. After ½ mile turn left onto WA-410/Roosevelt Ave. Follow WA-410 approximately 63 miles eas

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South Fork Group Site - Wenatchee NF (WA)

Fish Creek · Tieton, Yakima County

Nearest town
25 mi from West Valley

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 509-653-1401

Directions: From Naches, Washington, follow US Highway 12 west for approximately 23 miles to paved Forest Road 1200. Turn left and follow FR 1200 for approximately 3 miles, then turn left and take FR 1203 for 3/4 mile. Finally, turn right and follow FR 517 for 0.2 miles into the campground.

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Yakima River Boat Ramp near Selah #1

Yakima River · Selah, Yakima County

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Yakima River Boat Ramp near Union Gap

Yakima River · Union Gap, Yakima County

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