Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Mattawa. Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch is operated by Grant County PUD. Closest alternative: Lower Wanapum Boat Launch in Mattawa (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mattawa, WA |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Grant County PUD |
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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Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch is in Mattawa, Washington. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch.
Our data does not say whether Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through.
The map data names Grant County PUD as the operator of Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch.
Lower Wanapum Boat Launch in Mattawa (under 1 mile), Huntzinger Boat Launch in Mattawa (1 mile) and Wanapum Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Mattawa (2.1 miles).
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