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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.

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking (free)
• Hand launch
• Information
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

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.

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking (free)
• Information
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Burkett Lake Recreation Area

This is a dispersed recreation area. Shoreline fishing is popular. There is a day-use picnic shelter, an ADA fishing pier, walking path, interpretive signage and two vault toilets. Parking is limited. Non-motorized boating is allowed.

Amenities

• Hand launch
• Information
• Picnic Area
• Restrooms
• Sheltered picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible

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.

See the multi-year transformation of the recreation site in this time-lapse video.

Frenchman Coulee Recreation Area

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. Discover Pass is required

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking
• Information
• Picnic Area
• Restrooms
• Sheltered picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible

Grant PUD Visitor Center

The Grant PUD Visitor Center is located near Wanapum Dam about seven miles south of Vantage off Highway 243. The center has many interactive features with free family fun and learning about how Grant PUD operates its dams on the Columbia River, as well as information about the region and its history. Free admission.

Hours are M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (Oct. - April) and open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week (May - Sept.). For information or to arrange for a large-group visit, please call our Grant PUD Visitor Center number at (509) 793-1501.

This picnic area has shaded tables and an irrigated lawn. The Wanapum Dam and fish bypass can be viewed from this location.

Amenities

• Information
• Potable water
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

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.

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking (free)
• Information
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Huntzinger Fishing Pier

This popular, ADA accessible fishing site on the Wanapum Pool was used as a barge landing during the construction of Wanapum Dam. Parking is limited.

Amenities

• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Jackson Creek Fish Camp

This popular site located on the upper Hanford Reach, just below Priest Rapids Dam, provides camping and fishing opportunities along the Columbia River with shoreline access.

Hours

Day Use

• Open year-round dawn to dusk

Campground

• Open year-round
• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
• Check-in time: 3 pm
• Check-out time: 1 pm

Lower Wanapum Boat Launch

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

Amenities

• Boat launch and parking (free)
• Restrooms

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.  The main site amenities include a campground, boat launch, day-use area with designated swim area, and shoreline trail.

Online Reservation

Online Reservations

The reservation system opens on Jan. 15. Reservations can be made for stays between April 15 - Sept. 30 of the current year. Reservations are NOT accepted Oct. 1 - April 14 and all sites are available on a first-come, first- served basis.

Make your online reservation here. All reservations need to be completed 48 hours in advance of your stay.

Hours

Day Use and Boat Launch

• Open year-round dawn to dusk 

Campground

• Open year-round
• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
• Check-in time: 3 pm
• Check-out time: 1 pm

Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Area

This site is located south of the Sunland Estates shoreline community. Amenities include: picnic area, parking area, double vault toilet, swim beach area with barrier protection, and interpretive display.

Amenities

• Information
• Picnic area
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Rocky Coulee Recreation Area

This remote area, located less than two miles north of Vantage, offers water access including a hand launch for small watercraft, day-use picnic areas, and dispersed walk-in camping.

View the campsite map

Hours

Day Use

• Open year-round dawn to dusk

Campground

• Open year-round
• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
• Check-in time: 3 pm
• Check-out time: 1 pm

Sand Hollow Recreation Area

Online Reservations

The reservation system opens on Jan. 15. Reservation can be made for stays between April 15 - Sept. 30 of the current year. Reservations are NOT accepted Oct. 1 - April 14, and all sites are available on a first-come, first- served basis.

Make your online reservation here. All reservations need to be completed 48 hours in advance of your stay.

Hours

Day Use

• Open year-round dawn to dusk

Campground

• Open year-round
• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
• Check-in time: 3 pm
• Check-out time: 1 pm

The Cove Recreation Area

A large, shaded lawn area is available for day-use activities including BBQ grill and picnic tables.

Amenities

• Information
• Picnic area
• Restrooms

Vantage Boat Launch & Recreation Area

The Vantage Recreation area includes a popular boat launch located on the west side of the Columbia River, alongside Interstate-90. Amenities include: two-lane boat launch, ADA boarding float, picnic tables, restrooms and potable water.

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking (free)
• Picnic area
• Potable water
• Restrooms
• Sheltered picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Dam Overlook

This scenic vista showcases views of the Wanapum Dam and Sentinel Gap. Information about the Ice Age Floods is on display at this site.

Amenities

• Picnic area
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Dam Turbine Park

This picnic area has shaded tables and an irrigated lawn. The Wanapum Dam and fish bypass can be viewed from this location. Other features include interpretive signage/kiosks and trail, restroom, turbine interpretive element and a parking area.

Amenities

• Information
• Picnic area
• Potable water
• Restrooms
• Sheltered picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible

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.

Amenities

• Boat launch & parking (free)
• Information
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Heritage Center

The Wanapum Heritage Center offers a look at the culture and values of the Wanapum band of Native Americans of Priest Rapids. The center includes artifacts, displays, information and presentations depicting the heritage of the Wanapum. Admission is free.

Amenities

• Information
• Potable water
• Restrooms
• Sheltered picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible