Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Yakima River
Yakima River in Washington has 8 public launches in our directory, spread over 3 towns. 7 are boat ramps for trailers with 9 lanes in total, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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14th Street Yakima Rivers Access
Benton City -
Upper Horn Rapids
Benton City -
Howard Amon Park Boat Ramp
Richland · 2 lanes -
Tapteal Bend
Richland -
Horn Rapids Park
West Richland -
Omaha Beach
West Richland -
Snively Road Yakima River Access
West Richland -
Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch
West Richland
Yakima River at a glance
| Launches | 8 |
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| Boat ramps | 7 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Marked free | 2 |
| Towns | Benton City, Richland, West Richland |
- In Washington, cities like Lakewood prohibit power loading at their ramps.
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Yakima River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Yakima River?
We list 8 public launches on Yakima River around Benton City, Richland and West Richland: 14th Street Yakima Rivers Access, Upper Horn Rapids, Howard Amon Park Boat Ramp, Tapteal Bend and Horn Rapids Park and 3 more.
Are the boat ramps on Yakima River free?
Upper Horn Rapids and Omaha Beach are marked free in the map data. 2 charge a fee. For the other ramps on Yakima River we have no fee details.
Where can you launch a kayak on Yakima River?
Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch is suitable for kayaks and canoes. The other ramps on Yakima River usually work for kayaks as well.