Jumps/USA/Washington/Fire Rock
DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Fire Rock Cliff Diving

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Jump spotSpot Type
WaterWater Type
40 ftJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Alert details for this jump spot

Fire Rock is a freshwater river jump spot near Ellensburg, Washington. The reported height is about 40 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Fire Rock as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Fire Rock: At a Glance

Fire Rock is a Yakima River Canyon roadside cliff with known underwater-rock concerns. Treat this page as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the spot before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Fire Rock is a freshwater river jump spot near Ellensburg, Washington. The reported height is about 40 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Fire Rock as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Fire Rock

Water Depth

Do not assume the whole pool is clear; underwater rocks can sit near parts of the landing area.

Access

Use legal pull-offs along the canyon road and stay alert for traffic.

Approach

Scout from the river and road shoulder, avoid unsafe portions of the cliff, and identify a clear exit.

Hazards

Submerged rocks, current, roadside traffic, wind, and limited exits are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Basalt river-canyon rock can be loose, hot, and exposed.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if submerged rocks, current, roadside traffic, wind, and limited exits are the main concerns.

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Map location

Fire Rock

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

46.85486, -120.47461

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionWashington
LocationEllensburg area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates46.85486, -120.47461
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height40 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
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What to know about Cliff jumping at Fire Rock.

Fire Rock sits around Ellensburg, Washington, United States, putting this freshwater jump spot in the orbit of Ellensburg and the broader Washington area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Even when the location appears open, access is separate from safety; a reachable ledge is not proof that jumping is allowed or sensible. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Fire Rock.

Is Fire Rock safe for cliff jumping?+
Safety depends on current access, water level, landing depth, weather, and exit conditions. Scout in person and skip the spot if anything is unclear.
How high is Fire Rock?+
The available height note says about 40 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Fire Rock?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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