Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Columbia River in Mattawa, WA. Expect a launch or parking fee here. If it's full, Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch in Mattawa is 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mattawa, WA |
| Water | Columbia River |
| Park | Wanapum Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Closures and rules for Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Columbia River has 11 more public launches besides Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp. All launches on Columbia River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Mattawa, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp is on Columbia River.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Kayaks are usually fine at Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch in Mattawa (2.1 miles), Lower Wanapum Boat Launch in Mattawa (2.3 miles) and Vantage Boat Launch Boat Ramp in Mattawa (2.5 miles).
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