Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Wanapum Recreation Area
4511 Huntzinger Road, Vantage, WA 98950
Wanapum Recreation Area is a camping and day-use park in a shrub-steppe landscape next to the Columbia River. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts can unload and have some fun while others can relax and enjoy the water at the swim beach area.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
There is no lifeguard on duty at the swim beach area.
Activities
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Swimming
Volunteer
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
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ADA Boat Launch
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Boat Ramp
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Dock
Grill
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
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Park features
Freshwater
River
Rocky Beach
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
There is no lifeguard on duty at the swim beach area.
Map & visitor guide
46.90050163, -119.9929169
Day-use activities
Enjoy the day in the picnic area or at the sandy beach with swim area. The double-land boat launch provides access to the Columbia River for water sports and fishing.
Camping
Enjoy one of our full-hookup or hiker/biker campsites spring through fall. Maximum site length is 60 feet, limited availability. Tent campers may use full-hookup sites and must pay full fee.
Tents are strongly not recommended. High winds are frequent, especially in the evening, campers should secure light-weight articles.
The park is heavily used during The Gorge Amphitheatre concert season. Facilities fill early on weekends.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Visit nearby Gingko Petrified Forest Interpretive Center to learn about the Ice Age Floods, view the Columbia River and petrified wood from the Ginkgo lava flow. Hike Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park to get a closer look of petrified wood, a prehistoric lake and local flora and fauna.
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