Mineral Springs Boat Launch
About
Mineral Springs Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington, managed by State Fish and Wildlife within the Mineral Springs land unit. The nearest town is Klickitat, about 2 miles away. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at The Dalles run from highs near 73°F in May to about 88°F in July and August, with only around two wet days a month in midsummer. Winter is colder and wetter, with highs in the low 40s and about 14 wet days in December and January. For time on foot, the Klickitat Trail is about a mile from the launch, and the Vista Loop Trail is roughly 10 miles off. Bowman Creek, a canoeing spot, is also about 10 miles away.
Launch Details
Managed by
State Fish and Wildlife
Location
Lyle
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 64–79°F and lows of 42–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the The Dalles Muni Ap, WA weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high31° low
- Feb48° high32° low
- Mar57° high36° low
- Apr64° high42° low
- May73° high49° low
- Jun79° high55° low
- Jul88° high61° low
- Aug88° high60° low
- Sep80° high52° low
- Oct65° high43° low
- Nov50° high35° low
- Dec41° high31° low
Where it is
- Mineral Springs · Public land
- Nearest town
- Klickitat, Washington · 2.2 mi
- Managed by
- State Fish and Wildlife
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Mineral Springs 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
42° / 31°
14 wet
Feb
48° / 32°
11 wet
Mar
57° / 36°
11 wet
Apr
64° / 42°
8 wet
May
73° / 49°
6 wet
Jun
79° / 55°
4 wet
Jul
88° / 61°
2 wet
Aug
88° / 60°
2 wet
Sep
80° / 52°
3 wet
Oct
65° / 43°
8 wet
Nov
50° / 35°
13 wet
Dec
41° / 31°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at The Dalles Muni Ap, WA, 13.9 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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