Facilities: Multiple restrooms located along the park. Walking distance from the Richland Community Center. Restaurants nearby include Sterlings, and Gaslight Bar & Grill. Hotels within walking distance include Hampton Inn..
What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current (don’t go out in the middle!). It is the most popular water recreation location in our area!
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Facilities: Restrooms located inside of the park
What to Expect: This is a perfect location for beginners. It is a lagoon right off the Columbia River. You can expect the water to be the warmest here because of the depth of the water.
Our classes launch from the second entrance, which is a large gravel parking lot. The directions below will take you there!
Facilities: Restrooms located near the boat dock. Restaurants within walking distance include LULUS Craft Bar & Kitchen, Anthony’s and Budd’s Broiler. Hotels within walking distance include The Lodge at Columbia Point, Courtyard by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott.
What to Expect: The Marina is blocked from the current, so the water is typically calm. Watch for the boaters who are also launching from these docks. There is a great spot to paddle on the west side of the yacht club or you can paddle out onto the river (just don’t go out in the middle of the river!)
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms located near the parking lot.
What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current. It is a great spot to launch if you are wanting to tour down to Howard Amon or Columbia Point Marina.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms located at Wye Park. Nearby restaurants include Sageport Grille and Kimo’s Sports Bar.
What to Expect: This location is also known as the “Yakima River Delta” and is an inlet where the Yakima River meets the Columbia. The water is warmer due to the shallow water and is very calm.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms located near the parking lot
What to Expect: The path down to the water is narrow, you can find it just down from the restroom. This location is on the current and a great place to launch if you are wanting to tour down to Howard Amon Park or Columbia Point Marina.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms located near the parking lot. Nearby restaurants include Kimo’s Sports Bar and R.F. McDougalls. The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center is also close by.
What to Expect: This location is located right off the Columbia River. There is a current and boats launching from the Marina. This is a great spot to launch if you are wanting to tour down river to Edison st or the Blue Bridge or you can paddle around the calm marina.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms are located near the parking lot. Restaurants within walking distance include Cedar’s and Ice Harbor at the Marina. The hotel within walking distance is Clover Island Inn.
What to Expect: The Marina is mostly unaffected by the current and water is calm. There are boats launching from this marina.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms are located near the parking lot.
What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current. It is a great place to launch if you are wanting to tour down to Clover Island.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms located near the parking lot.
What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current. Typically the water is calm. This is a great place to launch if you want to tour down river to Wade Park.
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What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current. There is a beautiful view of the blue bridge. This is a great location to paddle around or travel up river and float back.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms are located near the middle of the park. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is also located inside the park (April-October)
What to Expect: This is a State Park and a discover pass is required! Please be prepared to pay a day fee if you do not have a pass. The park is located at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia River. There is a current but the water stays relatively calm.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms are available in the Port of Pasco building during business hours.
What to Expect: This location is right on the Columbia River so there is a current but because of the shallow water it is not very strong. There is a short walk down to the water from the Port parking lot.
Please Note: We do not deliver to this location at this time.
Facilities: None.
What to Expect: This is a great location to launch if you want to paddle down to Chiawana or Wade Park. It is located on the Columbia River and there is a current. There are nearby islands and you can see Leslie Groves across the river.
Please Note: We do not deliver to this location at this time.
Facilities: Restrooms near parking lot. Brickhouse Pizza, a food truck and other food options are nearby.
What to Expect: *Located on the Yakima River. The path down to the water is next to the bridge (you can use the stairs or ramp). This location is on the current and a great place to launch if you are wanting to tour down to the Chamna Natural Preserve (4.1 miles). This is a popular launch spot for people floating the Yakima river.
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What to Expect: This location is right on the river and there is a current. It is a great place to launch and head up river while watching the sunset.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Outhouse
What to Expect: This drive takes a little over an hour and the gravel road is quite bumpy. We use this launch on our 30 mile tour.
Please Note: We do not deliver to this location at this time.
Facilities: Restrooms are located in the park. There is a swimming area, picnic shelter and camp sites available. Park gates close at 10pm. Park Season May 19th-September 5th (boat ramp is open year round).
What to Expect: This location is on the Snake River, there is a current and boat ramp but the water stays relatively calm.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Restrooms are located inside the park, there are also camp sites and picnic shelters available. Park gates close at 10pm. Park Season May 17th-Sept 2nd.
What to Expect: This location is on the Snake River, above Ice Harbor Dam. The water is very calm. There are house boats docked at this park but there is plenty of room for safe paddling.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Outhouse
What to Expect: Discover Pass Required! *Located on the Yakima River. This location is on the current and a great place to launch if you are wanting to tour down to the Chamna Natural Preserve (4.2 miles). It is just across and right up river from the Van Giesen launch.
Get DirectionsFacilities: Outhouse near parking lot
What to Expect: *Located on the Yakima River. The path down to the water is narrow, short walk. This location is on the current and a great place to launch if you are wanting to tour down to Bateman Island (4.1 miles).
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