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
The following are developed facilities on the river for visitors to enjoy.
CLICK here to view the map where each facility is located
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.
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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.
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ILLIA LANDING
Launch ramp, boat dock,
picnic tables, grill, vault restrooms, drinking water.
Corps-operated. On south shore about 22 miles north of Pomeroy
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LOWER GRANITE DAM
Restrooms, visitor
facilities, visitor center, fish ladder, fish viewing room.
Corps-operated. About 25 miles north of Pomeroy.
(509) 843-1493.
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OFFIELD LANDING
Launch ramp, boat dock,
picnic tables, vault toilet. On the south shore, 1 mile
upstream of Lower Granite Dam.
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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.
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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.
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Attractions