Glen Williams Boat Launch
About
Glen Williams Boat Launch is a boat launch on Potholes Reservoir in Washington, on land managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The nearest town is Marine View, about 4.7 miles away. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moses Lake show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F, while July climbs to about 90°F. Nearby options include the Crab Creek Trail about 2.4 miles off, the Rimrock Trail at about 3 miles, and MarDon Resort, a campground about 3.5 miles away. The Marsh Trail sits about 4.6 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
Bureau of Reclamation
Location
Warden
Washington
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–80°F and lows of 37–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Moses Lake Grant Co Ap, WA weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan36° high24° low
- Feb44° high27° low
- Mar55° high32° low
- Apr64° high37° low
- May74° high45° low
- Jun80° high52° low
- Jul90° high57° low
- Aug88° high56° low
- Sep79° high47° low
- Oct63° high37° low
- Nov46° high29° low
- Dec36° high24° low
Where it is
- Potholes Reservoir · Public land
- Nearest town
- Marine View, Washington · 4.7 mi
- Managed by
- Bureau of Reclamation
Nearby
- Crab Creek TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Rimrock TrailHiking3 mi
- MarDon ResortCamping3.5 mi
- Marsh TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Frenchman Hills TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Pippistrelle Cliffs TrailHiking5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Glen Williams Boat Launch
Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 24°
10 wet
Feb
44° / 27°
7 wet
Mar
55° / 32°
7 wet
Apr
64° / 37°
6 wet
May
74° / 45°
6 wet
Jun
80° / 52°
5 wet
Jul
90° / 57°
2 wet
Aug
88° / 56°
2 wet
Sep
79° / 47°
3 wet
Oct
63° / 37°
7 wet
Nov
46° / 29°
9 wet
Dec
36° / 24°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moses Lake Grant Co Ap, WA, 15.8 mi away at 1,196 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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