Snake River

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Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce CENTRAL FERRY STATE PARK: Launch ramps, boat docks, swimming area, lifeguard (in season), snack bar (in season), change house, fee camping (full hook-ups), restrooms, showers, drinking water, trailer dump station, phone. State-operated. From Pomeroy, about 24 miles northwest.
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce WILLOW LANDING: Launch ramp, boat dock, picnic tables, grill, vault toilets, drinking water. Corps-operated. From Pomeroy, 12 miles west on Highway 12 to Dodge, from Dodge, Highway 127 north about 11 miles, turn right on Deadman Road 4 miles, left turn on Hasting Hill Road 5 miles.
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce ILLIA LANDING: Launch ramp, boat dock, picnic tables, grill, vault restrooms, drinking water. Corps-operated. On south shore about 22 miles north of Pomeroy
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce LOWER GRANITE DAM: Restrooms, visitor facilities, visitor center, fish ladder, fish viewing room. Corps-operated. About 25 miles north of Pomeroy. (509) 843-1493.
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce OFFIELD LANDING: Launch ramp, boat dock, picnic tables, vault toilet. On the south shore, 1 mile upstream of Lower Granite Dam.
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce CHIEF TIMOTHY STATE PARK: Launch ramp, boat dock, swimming area, interpretive center and programs, snack bar (in season), change house, playground, drinking water, restrooms, showers, fee camping (full hook-ups), trailer dump station, phone. State-operated. From Pomeroy, 22 miles east on Highway 12. (509) 758-9580.
Pomeroy Washington Garfield County Chamber of Commerce CENTRAL FERRY STORE & RV PARK: Restaurant, general store, camping and fishing supplies, fee camping (full hook-ups), tent spaces, storage units. From Pomeroy, west 12 miles on Highway 12 to Dodge, from Dodge, 11 miles north on Highway 127, right turn on Deadman Road, two miles. (509 ) 843-5017.
As it makes its 1,000 mile journey for Yellowstone National Park to the Columbia River, the Snake River travels through the southeastern corner of the state of Washington and forms the entire northern border of Garfield County The Snake is a major tributary of the Columbia, and is one of the largest rivers in the United States.

The completion of the Lower Snake River Project by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has resulted in hydroelectric dams being constructed in our area and is responsible for a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Lake Bryan (behind Little Goose Dam) is 37 miles long and covers 10,025 acres. Lower Granite Lake (Lower Granite Dam) is 39 miles long and 8,900 acres in size. Fish viewing facilities and visitor centers are available at each dam.

Visitors enjoy:

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Water-skiing
  • Hunting: (wild duck, geese, and deer)
  • Fishing: (steelhead, bass, crappie, and rare sturgeon)
  • Picnicking