Wanapum Lake
Royal City, Washington
15.2 miles W of Royal City, Washington
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46°54'59.7"N 119°57'6.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Washington |
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This from a fan:"I have a great swimming hole and beach on Wanapum Lake behind the dam on the Columbia River. It's a fairly secluded wide sandy beach and large shallow water swimming area on a cove of the Columbia River in the Sand Hollow Recreation Site run by the Grant County PUD. It is 'fairly' secluded because you must hike about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a trail through high sage and soft sand and few attempt it, or arrive by boat to reach this spot against the stone cliffs.
Sand Hollow is a primitive and 'free' walk-in camping area with port-a-potty's. The beach is accessed by following the trail SE past the camping areas and all the way to the cliff walls and heading down to the water. Weekdays you will usually have it to yourself. Weekends, this is a very popular camping area and many boaters. Though not a 'legal' nude area, it sees regular clothing optional use and is a great spot for it. We have been there dozens of times and love it. Be respectful of others, watch for Rattlesnakes and please pack out your trash. Enjoy!"Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Sand Hollow is a primitive and 'free' walk-in camping area with port-a-potty's. The beach is accessed by following the trail SE past the camping areas and all the way to the cliff walls and heading down to the water. Weekdays you will usually have it to yourself. Weekends, this is a very popular camping area and many boaters. Though not a 'legal' nude area, it sees regular clothing optional use and is a great spot for it. We have been there dozens of times and love it. Be respectful of others, watch for Rattlesnakes and please pack out your trash. Enjoy!"Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Bathing suits: Optional
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Royal City, Washington
- Head west on Daisy St NW toward Royal Ave NW (95 ft)
- Turn left onto Royal Ave NW (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto WA-26 W (16.4 mi)
- Turn left onto WA-243 S (1.1 mi)
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