Omaha Beach gives you public access to the water on Yakima River in West Richland, WA. It's listed as free to use. Closest alternative: Horn Rapids Park in West Richland (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Richland, WA |
| Water | Yakima River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
State agency for boat ramps around West Richland: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Yakima River has 7 more public launches besides Omaha Beach. Boat ramps on Yakima River
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Omaha Beach is in West Richland, Washington. We have no street address for Omaha Beach, only its exact position on the map.
Omaha Beach is on Yakima River.
Launching at Omaha Beach costs nothing, going by the map data.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland, about 6.7 miles away.
Horn Rapids Park in West Richland (1 mile), Wanawish Portage in West Richland (1.8 miles) and Snively Road Yakima River Access in West Richland (2.2 miles).
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