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Access Site WA

Old Hatchery Road (Wind River)

Wind River • Little Wind River

Source: state_of_washington Updated 1 year ago

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City: Stevenson, WA
County: Skamania County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.71821384, -121.78895718
352 Lyons Rd, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Wind River near Carson, WA Same River 0.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V(V+) Take-out Wind - 4. High Bridge to Columbia River
56 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Wind River
4 runs
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
IV-V(V+) Take-out at this location 4. High Bridge to Columbia River
5.2 mi 56 ft/mi
IV-V Upstream from here (4.4 mi from take-out) 3. Stabler to High Bridge
6.5 mi 87 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (10.3 mi from take-out) 2. Mineral Springs to Stabler
7.4 mi 26 ft/mi
III+(IV) Upstream from here (17.0 mi from take-out) 1. Above Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Rd. (Upper Upper)
5.3 mi 91 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Old Hatchery Road boat ramp provides public access to the Wind River near its confluence with the Columbia River in Stevenson, Skamania County. This county-managed ramp is located at the mouth of the Wind River and serves as a convenient take-out or put-in point for paddlers and boaters exploring the area. The ramp is non-reservable and free to use. From the ramp, head southeast toward the highway bridge before entering the main Wind River channel, as the immediate area can be shallow.

This access point is ideal for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the lower Wind River or access the nearby Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The location also provides opportunities for fishing the lower portions of the Wind River. Several campgrounds are within 10 miles of the site, including Eagle Creek and Wyeth (both reservable), making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest and surrounding area offer scenic paddling and excellent views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

Forest Road 30 enters the Southern end of the Gifford Pinchot as Wind River Highway just north of the towns of Carson and Stabler. It is paved to the 82/80 junction and Lone Butte Sno-park. Forest Road 51, Curley Creek Road, connects Forest Road 30 with Forest Road 90 and Highway 503.This road accesses interesting destinations such as the historic Wind River Work CCC Center and Hemlock Dam...

Forest Road 30 enters the Southern end of the Gifford Pinchot as Wind River Highway just north of the towns of Carson and Stabler. It is paved to the 82/80 junction and Lone Butte Sno-park. Forest Road 51, Curley Creek Road, connects Forest Road 30 with Forest Road 90 and Highway 503.This road accesses interesting destinations such as the historic Wind River Work CCC Center and Hemlock Dam removal site, Beaver Campground and the upper Wind River, Old Man Pass, Surprise Lakes and the Berry Fields. It ties into Forest Road 24 at the north end of Indian Heaven Wilderness.

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Nearby Campgrounds (5 within 10 miles)
EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Reserve
WYETH CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Reserve
Wahtum Lake Campground
On-site
Reserve
Moss Creek campground
On-site Reservable
Reserve
Panther Creek campground
On-site Reservable
Reserve
Nearby Recreation Areas
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Located within
Pierce National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Bonneville Lock and Dam Located within