Bateman Island, a public boat ramp on Columbia River, is located in Richland. It's inside Wye Park. Bateman Island charges no fee, according to the map data. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The next public ramp is Chiawana Park Boat Launch in Kennewick, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Richland, WA |
| Water | Columbia River |
| Park | Wye Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Surface | dirt |
| Launch fee | free |
Before driving to Bateman Island, check closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Bateman Island is one of 4 public launches on Columbia River. Columbia River overview
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Bateman Island is in Richland, Washington. There is no street address for Bateman Island in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Columbia River.
Launching at Bateman Island costs nothing, going by the map data.
Paddlers can usually use Bateman Island. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland, about 6.5 miles away.
Chiawana Park Boat Launch in Kennewick (1 mile), Columbia Park Boat Ramp (Downtown) in Kennewick (1.9 miles) and Columbia Point Marina Park Boat Ramp in Richland (2 miles).
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