Sampson's Pit Boat Launch
About
Sampson's Pit Boat Launch is a boat launch on Potholes Reservoir in Washington, managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The closest town is Marine View, about 5 miles away. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Moses Lake show May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, while July climbs to about 90°F and winter highs sit in the mid-30s. Several trails lie close by. Crab Creek Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and Rimrock Trail is about 3 miles off. Marsh Trail is roughly 4.6 miles from the launch, and MarDon Resort, about 4.1 miles away, offers camping.
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 · 5.3 mi
- Managed by
- Bureau of Reclamation
Nearby
- Crab Creek TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Rimrock TrailHiking3 mi
- MarDon ResortCamping4.1 mi
- Marsh TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Frenchman Hills TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Pippistrelle Cliffs TrailHiking5.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
