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
Frenchman Hills 3 Grant
Fuller Bridge Grays Harbor
Gage Station Grant Parking
Gardiner Jefferson
Gate Thurston
Gilligan Creek Skagit
Glen Williams Grant Parking
Granger Yakima
Grasser's Lagoon Island
Green Lake Okanogan
Green River King
Grimes Lake Douglas
Halterman's Hole Okanogan
Hamilton Skagit
Hand Cowlitz
Handicap Hole Thurston
Harksell Road Whatcom
Harts Lake Pierce
Hat Slough Snohomish
Hatch Lake Stevens
Haven Lake Mason Restroom
Hazel Snohomish
Heller Bar Asotin
Hicks Lake Thurston Parking, Restroom
High Bridge Snohomish