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Whether you want a scenic picnic lunch or a great campground for a week-long family adventure, we have just what you need at one of our many recreation sites. See what each unique location has to offer!
Check out our new intuitive recreation planner website, 509River.org. 509River explores things to do, camping, boat launches and exciting adventures on the Columbia River. Find out what makes Grant PUD recreation sites unique and a hidden gems. Get out there and enjoy these local recreation sites.
Contact Lands and Recreation:
Call 509-754-5085 (Monday through Friday / 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email lands@gcpud.org.
Things to consider before you go out
River Levels
River levels can fluctuate without notice, exposing hazards and also leaving beached boats high and dry. You can check river levels at each individual site with a boat launch above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overnight parking is limited to campground sites.
Grant PUD only allows campfires during the county burn ban at Crescent Bar and Priest Rapids Recreation Area campgrounds within the fire rings at each site and at the Sand Hollow day-use area in the grills provided. Portable propane grills and propane fire pits are always allowed within Grant PUD Parks.
Permanent buoys along the shoreline are not allowed without written permission. Temporary buoys are allowed but must be removed when the watercraft is not present. Grant PUD will remove all unattended buoys without notice.
Fluctuating water levels should be considered when temporarily mooring a vessel.
Camping outside of developed camping areas requires written permission from Grant PUD.
Hunting is allowed on Grant PUD lands within certain land use classification. Hunting is allowed within the Resource Management and Project Facilities classifications unless access is prohibited. Hunting within the Public Recreation Development classification is prohibited except for at the Buckshot Recreation Area hunting blind. Land use classifications can be found in the Shoreline Management Plan.
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Apricot Orchard
This area has a 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.
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- Pass Required
Amenities
- Single-lane boat launch
- Interpretive displays
- Single vault toilet
- Gravel parking area
- Trash receptacles
- Kiosks with interpretive/educational materials
- Accessible routes to all facilities
- Gravel roadway within project boundary