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Drano Lake Boat Ramp

Washington, United States · 45.7106, -121.6391

SUP Downwind FoilingSUP Foiling Experienced downwind paddler with curren
Source

conditions & access

Best wind

Westerly

Season

Condition dependent; the checked guide does not publish a closed season

Water

Protected lake exit followed by Columbia River wind swell

Experience

Experienced downwind paddler with current, traffic and restart competence

Hazards

Do not use during salmon fishing season per the guide; concentrated fishing boats, bridge passage, river current, commercial traffic and long open-water recovery.

Parking & access

Free parking is reported by the guide; keep ramp lanes clear and verify current posted rules.

“The guide directs riders to launch at the Drano Lake boat ramp, paddle west under the bridge and enter the Columbia for Hatchery or White Salmon Bridge takeouts. Coordinate is the mapped pair of ramp lanes.”

— via User-supplied Columbia Gorge guide audit, last verified 2026-08-04

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com 166176 — WX Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Viento M28 (0.34 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/166176 wx.ikitesurf.com

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Local guides

thegorgeismygym.com Gorge Downwinding — The Gorge Is My Gym Exact current 2025/26 Columbia Gorge launch-site guide for Home Valley Park: https://columbiagorgetomthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/watersports_ thegorgeismygym.com

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