Boat Launch Recreation Areas

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Frenchman Coulee Recreation Area

*DISCOVER PASS IS REQUIRED*This area is popular for beach goers and fishermen. Amenities include boat launch ramp, ADA boarding float, single vault toilet, picnic tables and one-mile trail.

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Vantage Boat Launch

The Vantage Recreation area includes a popular boat launch located on the west side of the Columbia River, alongside Interstate-90.

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Priest Rapids Recreation Area

Located on the beautiful Columbia River in Grant County, the Priest Rapids Recreation Area is adjacent to the community of Desert Aire.

Priest Rapids Boat Launch

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Huntzinger Boat Launch

This single-lane boat launch has an ADA accessible dock and vault toilets. It provides access to the Priest Rapids reservoir off of Huntzinger Road in Kittitas County.

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Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch

Single-lane launch with ADA boarding float is located above Wanapum Dam. Launch was recently extended and can accommodate large recreational boats.

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Buckshot Recreation & Wildlife Area

This area is managed in cooperation with WDFW. A small boat launch accesses the Priest Rapids Pool. There is an ADA hunting blind, gravel trail, single vault toilet. Dispersed camping is limited to three consecutive days. Discover Pass is required.

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Apricot Orchard Boat Launch

This area has a single-lane boat launch, ADA transfer platform, parking area, ADA paths/access, single vault toilet and informational kiosk. Sandy beaches are popular along the shoreline. Waterfowl hunting is a common fall and winter activity.

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Lower Wanapum Boat Launch

One-lane launch accesses Priest Rapids pool. Launch can accommodate small to medium recreational boats. 

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Crescent Bar Recreation Area

The Crescent Bar Recreation Area features two boat launches one on Crescent Bar Island at Riverbend Park and one off the island at Chinook Park. There are also 55 reserved RV campsites, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a walking path and nine-hole golf course all open to the public. Make campsite or picnic shelter reservations and more on the Crescent Bar Recreation Area page.

Accessibility

Public access and recreational use of project lands and waters shall be without regard to race, color, sex, religious creed or national origin and with consideration of the needs of physically handicapped individuals. Please follow all posted regulations, lock your vehicle and secure your property. Grant PUD cannot be responsible for loss or theft. Recreation sites open dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted. Additional recreation opportunities and public access areas are available.