Bumping Lake Marina is a small lakeside store and boat rental outfit on the north side of Bumping Lake, a reservoir set in a scenic valley in the Cascade Mountains about 45 miles northwest of Naches, Washington. The marina sits across the lake from the main U.S. Forest Service campground and boat launch, giving visitors on that side of the lake a place to rent a boat, pick up supplies, or grab a snack.
The marina offers hourly and daily rentals of a variety of boats, including kayaks, for those looking to explore Bumping Lake’s calm water surrounded by old-growth forest and high-country peaks. The small on-site store carries firewood, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and fishing tackle, giving visitors a convenient stop before heading out on the water. Bumping Lake is known for good fishing, with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, whitefish, and silvers all present in the lake, making the rental boats a popular option for anglers as well as families out for a relaxed paddle.
Because Bumping Lake’s water levels are lowered in late summer and early fall for downstream irrigation needs, boat access can be reduced later in the season, so visitors are encouraged to call ahead to confirm the marina is open and boats are available before making the drive. The surrounding area offers additional recreation, including hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and mountain biking in the warmer months, with skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling nearby in winter.
For visitors looking to rent a boat or kayak on a quiet, scenic Cascade Mountains lake near Naches, Bumping Lake Marina offers a simple, small-scale rental option along with basic supplies for a day on the water.
