Columbia Point Marina Park boat launch
Columbia Point Marina Park
The boat ramp is wide enough to accommodate a range of watercraft, including small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The ramp is approximately 30 feet wide, making it easy to launch and retrieve boats.
The Columbia Point Marina Park boat ramp provides access to the Columbia River, which is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. The river stretches over 1,200 miles and is home to a variety of fish species, including salmon and steelhead.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulates the use of the Columbia River and has established specific rules and regulations for boaters. The use of motorized watercraft is permitted on the river, provided they comply with state laws and regulations. Additionally, all boaters must have a valid Washington State Boater Education Card to operate a boat on the Columbia River.
In summary, Columbia Point Marina Park is a public boat ramp located in Richland, Washington, that provides access to the Columbia River. It is approximately 30 feet wide and can accommodate a range of watercraft, including small boats, kayaks, and canoes. Motorized watercraft are permitted on the river, and all boaters must comply with state laws and regulations.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Columbia Point Marina Park -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 227 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 173 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Columbia Point Marina Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Columbia Point Marina Park
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Columbia Point Marina Park.