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Access Site WA

Roza Reacreational Site

Yakima River

Source: state_of_washington Updated 1 year ago

City: Yakima, WA
County: Kittitas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.76410012, -120.45665166
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I-II Yakima River - Ellensburg to Roza Dam
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Yakima River
3 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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Yakima, Washington, Roza Recreational Site offers a concrete boat ramp providing convenient access to the Yakima River for kayakers, canoeists, rafters, and other small watercraft. The ramp is well-maintained and wide enough to accommodate small boats. Six accessible parking spaces are available throughout the lot, and the site includes camping areas with some grassy, treed spaces for exploration.

**Important boating restrictions apply:** Motorized boats are only permitted between the Roza Ramp and Roza Dam. The site has limited amenities—there is no potable water or hookup services, and cell phone coverage is unreliable. Paddlers launching here will encounter the scenic Yakima River Canyon, where the river winds gently through rolling desert hills and impressive basalt cliffs that rise over 2,000 feet. The setting provides excellent opportunities for paddling and fishing in a visually striking landscape.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cowiche Canyon Trail System Located within
Yakima River Canyon Located within
Roza Diversion Dam Located within