Upper Horn Rapids, a public boat ramp on Yakima River, is located in Benton City. It's listed as free to use. If it's full, Omaha Beach in West Richland is 2.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Benton City, WA |
| Water | Yakima River |
| Surface | dirt |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Washington, including Upper Horn Rapids: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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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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Upper Horn Rapids is in Benton City, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Upper Horn Rapids.
It gives you access to Yakima River.
Upper Horn Rapids is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Upper Horn Rapids and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland, about 7.5 miles away.
Omaha Beach in West Richland (2.4 miles), Horn Rapids Park in West Richland (3.7 miles) and Wanawish Portage in West Richland (4.2 miles).
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