Wanapum Recreation Area

Washington State Recreation Area

🔥 Burn ban in effect
HoursSummer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk · Winter: 8 a.m. - Dusk
Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CampingYes

Wanapum Recreation Area entrance fee

$10 per vehicle — Discover Pass: Annual Pass: $45; One-day Pass: $10. Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night; Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day; Entrance fees: Varies

Wanapum Recreation Area hours

Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk

Winter: 8 a.m. - Dusk

Hours as published by Washington State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Wanapum Recreation Area

A shrub-steppe camping and day-use park beside the Columbia, with a sandy swim beach and a double-lane launch for water sports and fishing. Full-hookup and hiker/biker sites run spring through autumn, up to 60 feet.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Campsites

Contact

Phone509-856-2700

Address4511 Huntzinger Road, Vantage, WA 98950

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