Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Columbia River, is located in Mattawa. The map data shows 3 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The next public ramp is Buckshot Boat Launch in Mattawa, about 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mattawa, WA |
| Water | Columbia River |
| Park | Priest Rapids Recreation Area |
| Ramps | 3 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Mattawa: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Columbia River has 11 more public launches besides Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp. All launches on Columbia River
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Mattawa, Washington. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Columbia River.
We have no fee details for Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Priest Rapids Recreation Area Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Buckshot Boat Launch in Mattawa (2.1 miles), Huntzinger Boat Launch in Mattawa (13 miles) and Lower Wanapum Boat Launch in Mattawa (13 miles).
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