Snively Road Yakima River Access gives you public access to the water in West Richland, WA. Using Snively Road Yakima River Access costs a fee. The next public ramp is Wanawish Portage in West Richland, about 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Richland, WA |
| Water | Yakima River |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Before driving to Snively Road Yakima River Access, check closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Yakima River has 7 more public launches besides Snively Road Yakima River Access. Boat ramps on Yakima River
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Snively Road Yakima River Access is in West Richland, Washington. We have no street address for Snively Road Yakima River Access, only its exact position on the map.
Snively Road Yakima River Access is on Yakima River.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Snively Road Yakima River Access and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yakima River Gateway Park Kayak Launch in West Richland, about 5.2 miles away.
Wanawish Portage in West Richland (1.7 miles), Omaha Beach in West Richland (2.2 miles) and Horn Rapids Park in West Richland (2.2 miles).
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