Water access areas

Recreate responsibly to protect yourself, others, and the outdoors.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) manages hundreds of water access areas throughout Washington, providing recreational access to the state’s lakes, rivers, and marine waters. Some WDFW owned properties are managed for water access by other agencies and are subject to those agencies’ rules.

A Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required at all WDFW recreation lands. A Vehicle Access Pass provides access only to WDFW lands and is provided with the purchase of many hunting and fishing licenses. Discover Passes can be purchased separately and provide access to additional state lands, including state parks.

WDFW does not regulate the general use of watercraft on lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers, marine areas, or other waters. Boating restrictions, including motorized boating prohibitions, are established by local ordinance. Consult your local county or city for information.

Toxic algae and other surface water advisories are issued by local jurisdictions. Consult your local county or city for current information.

Camping is allowed on select eastside water access areas. Camping facilities such as tent or RV pads, fire rings, and picnic tables are generally not provided.

Find water access areas

ADA facilities
Name County ADA facilities
Benton City Benton Boat launch
Big Lake Skagit Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
Black Lake Thurston Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
De Groot Whatcom Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Deep River Wahkiakum Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
Drano Lake Skamania Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Eloika Lake Spokane Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Fuller Bridge Grays Harbor Restroom, Boat launch
Lake Campbell Skagit Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Lake Kapowsin Pierce Parking, Boat launch, Dock
Lake Samish Whatcom Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Lake Stevens Snohomish Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
Lake Sutherland Clallam Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
Lake Terrell Whatcom Parking, Boat launch, Dock
Langsdorf Landing Clark Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Liberty Lake Spokane Parking, Restroom, Boat launch, Dock
Long Lake Kitsap Parking, Boat launch, Dock
Long Lake Thurston Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Mineral Lake Lewis Parking, Boat launch, Dock
Newman Lake Spokane Parking, Boat launch, Dock
Pleasant Harbor Jefferson Parking, Boat launch
Salmon Hatchery Clallam Parking, Restroom, Boat launch
Silver Lake Spokane Parking, Boat launch, Dock
South Bend Pacific Parking, Boat launch
South Montesano Grays Harbor Restroom, Boat launch