Access Site
WA
Mabton Bridge
City: Satus, WA
County: Yakima County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.23239453, -119.99988201
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Yakima River - Roza to Columbia River
Current Conditions
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• 500.00-10000.00 cfs
Yakima River at Kiona, WA
Whitewater Runs on Yakima River
3 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
Roza to Columbia River
130.0 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (48.3 mi from take-out)
Ellensburg to Roza Dam
24.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located near Satus in Yakima County, Mabton Bridge provides year-round vehicle access to the Yakima River with ample parking and a pit toilet on-site. The ramp accommodates trailerboat launches, making it a practical put-in or take-out point for this section of river. Note that winter conditions can be challenging—ice may form on the parking lot, so consider bringing a rope to assist with launching in freezing weather.
This access point serves a 12.3-mile float section that offers limited alternative access, so plan for a full day of paddling (at least 6 hours at a fishing pace). By this point, the Yakima has grown into a broad, substantial river thanks to flow from the Teanaway River confluence. The section is well-suited for canoeists, kayakers, and motorboaters seeking a longer float through scenic terrain, though walk-and-wade opportunities are limited without bushwhacking.
This access point serves a 12.3-mile float section that offers limited alternative access, so plan for a full day of paddling (at least 6 hours at a fishing pace). By this point, the Yakima has grown into a broad, substantial river thanks to flow from the Teanaway River confluence. The section is well-suited for canoeists, kayakers, and motorboaters seeking a longer float through scenic terrain, though walk-and-wade opportunities are limited without bushwhacking.