Water Activities
Looking for places to swim or go boating?
Boating - Motorized
The Forest Service allows motorized boating on many lakes and rivers, with boat ramps and launching piers available at some locations. Regulations and restrictions vary by area.
Boating - Non-Motorized
The Forest Service allows non-motorized boating (canoes, kayaks, etc.) on many lakes and rivers. Regulations and restrictions vary by area. Paddling and floating opportunities are usually the best during spring flows.
Swimming
Swimming can be a fun way to cool off on a hot day, but make sure you follow safety guidelines. National forest swimming areas will not have designated lifeguards on duty.
- Designate a responsible adult to supervise children.
- Don’t swim alone. It is always safer to swim with a buddy.
- Look before you leap. Always check water conditions and depth before jumping or swimming. Underwater conditions can change quickly, putting hazards like tree branches or rocks in your path that were not there before.
- Beware diving into any natural body of water. It is never safe to jump from rock cliffs, ledges, and man-made structures.
- Do not swim at docks or boat launches.
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
Safety Harbor Campground
Site Closed
This boat-in campground offers a floating dock with a six-boat capacity. There are four tent sites, two fire rings, two tables, and one vault toilet. This site has year-round access and is a good…
South Fork Group Campground
Site Open
Camp along the slow flowing South Fork Tieton River below majestic Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-Fir trees. South Fork Group Campground offers nine designated spurs and can accommodate up to 80 people…
Speelyi Beach
Heavily-used sandy beach area located on the south end of Lake Cle Elum. Be aware, this is a popular spot during the summer and can be very crowded. Garbage receptacles fill up fast so please pack…
Three Creek Group Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Three Creek Group Campground sits in forested, mountain terrain on the banks of the Entiat River. The site is best suited for groups around 20 people but accommodates up to 30. There are 5 trailer…
White Pass Day Use/Boat Launch/Trailhead
White Pass Lake (Leech Lake) is a popular fly-fishing lake as well as a trailhead for access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail that accesses William O. Douglas Wilderness. Area managed by…
White Pass Lake (Leech Lake) Campground
Site Open
Located on the northeastern shores of Leech Lake, this site also offers trailhead access to the Pacific Crest Trail. There are vault toilets, a dumpster, and local boat launch for non-motorized…
Wild Rose Day Use / Picnic Site
This site offers a scenic walk along the Tieton River and is a great place to watch the white-water rafting in August. There is an ADA accessible pathway to the river that is approximately 1/4 mile…
Willows Campground
Site Open
Willows campground is located along the Tieton River approximately 31 miles west of Yakima, Washington. There are 16 sites, including back-in sites with parking spurs ranging from 20-35 feet long.…
Windy Point Campground
Site Open
This campground is located along the Tieton River. The site is a popular parking and take-out site for river rafters. Hiking is a popular activity that surrounds this 15 single family site…
Wish Poosh Campground
Site Open
Wish Poosh is located in a mixed conifer forest on the southeast shore of Cle Elum Lake. The campground offers 34 campsites suitable for RVs or tents. This campground is a popular gathering place…