You'll find Tapteal Bend in Richland. It's a public boat ramp. Expect a launch or parking fee here. Closest alternative: Keene Road Trail Boat Ramp in Richland (2.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Richland, WA |
| Surface | dirt |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Our checklist: 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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Tapteal Bend is in Richland, Washington. There is no street address for Tapteal Bend in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Paddlers can usually use Tapteal Bend. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland, about under 1 mile away.
Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland (under 1 mile), Keene Road Trail Boat Ramp in Richland (2.7 miles) and Howard Amon Park Boat Ramp in Richland (3.2 miles).
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