Best boat ramps near Ellensburg
15 boat ramps · 15 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Ellensburg, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 15 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
State Route 821 Kittitas County
Marginal
14.9 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
It appears that there is no boat ramp specifically named State Route 821 Kittitas County in Washington. However, there is a boat launch located at latitude 46.79811859 and…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#2
Big Pines Campground
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
Big Pines Campground, located along the Yakima River in Washington, offers hand-carry boat access suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small rafts. There is no developed concrete or…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#3
State Route 821 Kittitas County
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
State Route 821 in Kittitas County, Washington, offers hand-carry-only river access along the Yakima River, commonly used for kayaking, rafting, and fishing. There is no formal…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#4
State Route 821 Kittitas County
Marginal
16.5 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
The boat launch at State Route 821 in Kittitas County, Washington, provides a dirt/gravel launch suitable for small boats and hand-carry watercraft like kayaks and canoes. Vehicle…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#5
Roza Recreation Site
Marginal
17.3 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
The Roza Recreation Site boat ramp is located in Washington and serves the Yakima River. It is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to the river for small watercraft such as…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#6
Canyon Road 8681-9129, Yakima
Marginal
17.3 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Yakima River Segment 1 running well· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Showers Likely · 66°F · 7 mph wind
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named Canyon Road 8681-9129 is located in Yakima, Washington at latitude 46.7641716 and longitude -120.4569397. This boat…
Why 73: live conditions (marginal)
73Top-rated
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#7
Thrall
6.6 mi away
Thrall is a public boat launch on Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#8
Highway 10 Take-out
10.1 mi away
Highway 10 Take-out is a public boat launch on Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#9
Thorp
12.9 mi away
Thorp is a public boat launch on Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#10
Mattoon Lake
5.1 mi away
Mattoon Lake in Ellensburg, Washington offers hand-carry only boat access—there is no developed boat ramp. The launch area is accessible by foot from nearby parking, which is…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#11
State Route 821 Kittitas County
11.0 mi away
The State Route 821 boat launch in Kittitas County, Washington, offers hand-carry only access to the Yakima River—there is no formal ramp. This site is not trailer-friendly and is…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
Umtanum Campground
11.0 mi away
Umtanum Campground provides hand-carry only boat access via a dirt launch site along the Yakima River in Washington. There is no developed boat ramp, making it unsuitable for…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#13
State Route 821 Kittitas County
13.8 mi away
State Route 821 in Kittitas County, Washington, offers a hand-carry only launch site along the Yakima River, commonly used for kayaking, rafting, and fishing. There is no…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Ellensburg
The Ellensburg area has 15 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Ellensburg
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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