Wanapum Recreation Area
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 856-2700
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-25. Official alert
Overview
Wanapum Recreation Area is a recreation area in Kittitas County, about 12 miles north of Mattawa.
Visitors come for boating, swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. - Dusk
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Entrance fees: Varies • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
Facilities fill early on weekends.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
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. Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Boat Launch, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• Dogs Allowed on Leash • Horses not Allowed There is no lifeguard on duty at the swim beach area.
Getting there
- Address
- 4511 Huntzinger Road
Vantage, WA 98950 - Nearest town
- Mattawa — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.9005, -119.9929
- Phone
- (509) 856-2700
- Ginkgo.Wanapum@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology