Barker Canyon gives you public access to the water on Banks Lake in Electric City, WA. The managing agency is Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Spokane is the nearest big city, about 82 miles away. Closest alternative: Osborn Bay Lake in Electric City (5.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Electric City, WA |
| Water | Banks Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Rules and closures near Electric City: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Barker Canyon is in Electric City, Washington. Open the map link to see where Barker Canyon sits on the shore.
Banks Lake, in Electric City.
We don't have fee information for Barker Canyon, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Osborn Bay Lake in Electric City (5.2 miles), Million Dollar Mile North in Electric City (11 miles) and Million Dollar Mile South in Electric City (13 miles).
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