Swede’s Landing
Swede’s Landing is along the
Brownlee Reservoir, a 52- mile long
reservoir on the Snake River.
Brownlee Reservoir is known for its
large channels of catfish, abundant
crappie, and good bass fishing.
Swede’s Landing is the closest road
access to Brownlee Reservoir for
visitors traveling from Richland, OR.
This site is popular because no matter
how low the water is, you can launch your boat, and the fishing is great at the mouth of
the Powder River.
Activities:
Facilities: The camping area has several sites, vault toilets, an unimproved boat launch
and one historic shade tree.
Fees: Swede’s Landing is a free-use area. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Season:
Open year-round, most popular between April 15 – November 15.
Other: Other attractions in the area are the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 60 miles
west on the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, and the Snake River/Mormon Basin
Backcountry byway.
To find the water draw down levels of Brownlee Reservoir, click here to go
to www.idahopower.com