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Campgrounds, golf course and other amenities reopen at Grant PUD recreation sites
Relax, play, and explore
We have recreation sites with grassy areas, great beaches, walking and biking trails, and play equipment for a fun family afternoon. Want to camp overnight? Our campgrounds offer both park-like settings and rustic, back-to-nature surroundings. We have several boat launches up and down the river where you can launch your watercraft for free. We also have two great centers for education - the Grant PUD Visitors Center and the Wanapum Heritage Center. Click here for printable recreation-site map.
Contact Lands and Recreation:
Call 509-754-5085 (Monday through Friday / 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email lands@gcpud.org.

Apricot Orchard Boat Launch 


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This area has a single-lane boat launch, ADA transfer platform, parking area, ADA paths/access, sing …
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Hand launch
- Information
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Buckshot Recreation & Wildlife Area 



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This area is managed in cooperation with WDFW. A small boat launch accesses the Priest Rapids Pool. …
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Information
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Burkett Lake Recreation Area 








This is a dispersed recreation area. Shoreline fishing is popular. There is a day-use picnic shelter …
Amenities
- Hand launch
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Crescent Bar Recreation Area 




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The Crescent Bar Recreation Area features two boat launches one on Crescent Bar Island at Riverbend …
Crescent Bar Recreation Area
The Crescent Bar Recreation Area features two boat launches one on Crescent Bar Island at Riverbend Park and one off the island at Chinook Park. There are also 55 reserved RV campsites, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a walking path and nine-hole golf course all open to the public.
Make campsite or picnic shelter reservations and more by visiting the Crescent Bar Recreation Area page.
See the multi-year transformation of the recreation site in this time-lapse video.
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Fuel
- Hand launch
- Information
- Moorage
- Picnic area
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Frenchman Coulee Recreation Area 

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This area is popular for beach goers and fishermen. Amenities include boat launch ramp, ADA boarding …
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Grant PUD Visitors Center 




The Grant PUD Visitors Center is located near Wanapum Dam about seven miles south of Vantage off Hig …
Grant PUD Visitors Center
The Grant PUD Visitors Center is located near Wanapum Dam about seven miles south of Vantage off Highway 243. The center has many interactive features with free family fun and learning about how Grant PUD operates its dams on the Columbia River, as well as information about the region and its history. Free admission.
Closed until further notice - More Info
Hours are M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (Oct. - April) and open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week (May - Sept.). For information or to arrange for a large-group visit, please call our Grant PUD Visitors Center number at (509) 793-1501.
This picnic area has shaded tables and an irrigated lawn. The Wanapum Dam and fish bypass can be viewed from this location.
Amenities
- Information
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Huntzinger Boat Launch 

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This single-lane boat launch has an ADA accessible dock and vault toilets. It provides access to the …

Huntzinger Fishing Pier 


This popular, ADA accessible fishing site on the Wanapum Pool was used as a barge landing during the …
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Jackson Creek Fish Camp 






This popular site located on the upper Hanford Reach, just below Priest Rapids Dam, provides camping …
Jackson Creek Fish Camp
This popular site located on the upper Hanford Reach, just below Priest Rapids Dam, provides camping and fishing opportunities along the Columbia River with shoreline access.
Amenities
- Campground
- Day-use area
- Picnic shelter
- ADA pedestrian access route to river
- No-fee parking
- Interpretation and education signs
- ADA vault toilets
Campground
- 10 dry campsites (no water/sewer/electric connections)
- Trailers are permitted if they fit within campsite parking spot (maximum 40 ft)
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- ADA vault toilets
- No potable water
- First-come, first- served
- Fee: $10 per night (includes tax)
Hours
Day Use
- Open year-round dawn to dusk
Campground
- Open year-round
- Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
- Check-in time: 3 pm
- Check-out time: 1 pm
Amenities
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Lower Wanapum Boat Launch 
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One-lane launch accesses Priest Rapids pool. Launch can accommodate small to medium recreational boa …

Priest Rapids Recreation Area 




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Located on the beautiful Columbia River in Grant County, the Priest Rapids Recreation Area is adjace …
Priest Rapids Recreation Area
Located on the beautiful Columbia River in Grant County, the Priest Rapids Recreation Area is adjacent to the community of Desert Aire. The main site amenities include a campground, boat launch, day-use area with designated swim area, and shoreline trail.
Amenities
- Campground
- 3-lane boat launch with ADA boarding floats
- No-fee parking
- Day-use area
- Picnic shelters and grills
- Designated swimming area
- 1-mile shoreline trail
- Interpretation and education signs
- Hand- boat launch availability
- Fish-cleaning table
- ADA vault toilets
Campground
- 14 dry campsites (no water/sewer/electric connections)
- RV and tent sites (pictures and descriptions here)
- Picnic tables
- Fire rings
- Irrigated turf
- Potable water
- ADA vault toilet
- Fee: $20 per night (includes tax)
Reservations
Campground reservations are accepted March 1 through September 30. Reservations can only be made for the current calendar year, beginning on January 15, and must be made 24 hours in advance. October 1 through February 28 sites are available on a first-come, first- served basis.
Hours
Day Use and Boat Launch
- Open year-round dawn to dusk
Campground
- Open year-round
- Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
- Check-in time: 3 pm
- Check-out time: 1 pm
View the campsite map
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Hand launch
- Information
- Picnic area
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Area 





This site is located south of the Sunland Estates shoreline community. Amenities include: picnic are …
Amenities
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Rocky Coulee Recreation Area 







This remote area, located less than two miles north of Vantage, offers water access including a hand …
Rocky Coulee Recreation Area
This remote area, located less than two miles north of Vantage, offers water access including a hand launch for small watercraft, day-use picnic area, and dispersed walk-in camping.
Amenities
- Campground
- Day-use area
- Picnic shelters and grills
- Hand-boat launch
- Primitive trail
- No-fee parking
- Interpretation and education signs
- ADA vault toilets
Campground
- 10 dry campsites (no water/sewer/electric connections)
- Walk-in tent sites
- Picnic tables
- Fire rings
- ADA vault toilets
- No potable water
- First-come, first- served
- Fee: $10 per night (includes tax)
Hours
Day Use
- Open year-round dawn to dusk
Campground
- Open year-round
- Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
- Check-in time: 3 pm
- Check-out time: 1 pm
Amenities
- Hand launch
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Sand Hollow Recreation Area 






Popular for its sandy beaches and warm summer weather, Sand Hollow Recreation Area is located less …
Sand Hollow Recreation Area
Popular for its sandy beaches and warm summer weather, Sand Hollow Recreation Area is located less than two miles south of I-90 on the east side of the Columbia River. It features a campground, multiple days-use areas, a designated swimming area, and an abundance of shoreline access.
Amenities
- Campground
- Day-use area
- Picnic shelters and grills
- Designated swimming area
- No-fee parking
- Interpretation and education signs
- ADA vault toilets
Campground
- 40 dry campsites (no water/sewer/electric connections)
- Tents preferred (site pictures and descriptions here)
- Small trailers (less than 20 ft) are permitted if they fit within campsite parking spot
- Picnic tables
- Fire rings
- ADA vault toilets
- No potable water
- Fee: $15 per night (includes tax)
Reservations
Campground reservations are accepted March 1 through September 30. Reservations can only be made for the current calendar year, beginning on January 15, and must be made 24 hours in advance. October 1 through February 28 sites are available on a first-come, first- served basis.
Hours
Day Use
- Open year-round dawn to dusk
Campground
- Open year-round
- Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am
- Check-in time: 3 pm
- Check-out time: 1 pm
Amenities
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

The Cove Recreation Area 





A large, shaded lawn area is available for day-use activities including BBQ grill and picnic tables. …
Amenities
- Information
- Picnic area
- Restrooms

Vantage Boat Launch & Recreation Area 
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The Vantage Recreation area includes a popular boat launch located on the west side of the Columbia …
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Picnic area
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Dam Overlook 



This scenic vista showcases views of the Wanapum Dam and Sentinel Gap. Information about the Ice Age …
Amenities
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Dam Turbine Park 








This picnic area has shaded tables and an irrigated lawn. The Wanapum Dam and fish bypass can be vie …
Amenities
- Information
- Picnic area
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch 
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*****Boat Launch closed for repair work*****Single-lane launch with ADA boarding float is located ab …
Amenities
- Boat launch & parking (free)
- Information
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible

Wanapum Heritage Center 





The Wanapum Heritage Center offers a look at the culture and values of the Wanapum band of Native Am …
Wanapum Heritage Center
The Wanapum Heritage Center offers a look at the culture and values of the Wanapum band of Native Americans of Priest Rapids. The center includes artifacts, displays, information and presentations depicting the heritage of the Wanapum. Admission is free.
Closed until further notice - More Info
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Amenities
- Information
- Potable water
- Restrooms
- Sheltered picnic area
- Wheelchair accessible
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.
Food & Vendor Marina Applications
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