Jumps/USA/Washington/Banks

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Banks Cliff Diving

Soap Lake, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

40 ftJump Height

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See notesLedge Approach

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Alert details for this jump spot

Banks is a cliff jump spot in Soap Lake, Washington, United States. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.

Overview

Jumping at Banks: At a Glance

Banks is a basalt lake-cliff area near Soap Lake and the Banks Lake corridor in Soap Lake, Washington, United States. Treat it as an unstaffed cliff-diving reference point where access, water level, and the exact landing zone need a fresh local check before any visit.

Quick Answer

Banks is a cliff jump spot in Soap Lake, Washington, United States. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.

Quick Answer

Banks is a cliff jump spot in Soap Lake, Washington, United States. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Banks

Water Depth

Depth can vary close to shore shelves. Check the exact landing zone each visit.

Access

Confirm public parking and shoreline access before walking in; avoid trespass on private or managed land.

Approach

Expect sun exposure, loose rock, and uneven basalt near the edge.

Hazards

Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Shear Drop Off suggests a more vertical edge; that still requires checking the lip, landing line, and exit.

Safety Notes

Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.

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Map location

Banks

Soap Lake, United States

47.81124, -119.18637

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionUSA

LocationSoap Lake area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates47.81124, -119.18637

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 Banks.

Banks sits around Soap Lake, WA, United States, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Soap Lake and the broader WA 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.

Seasonal conditions matter here, especially after storms, drought, high flow, or unusually low water. 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. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. 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 Banks.

Is Banks open for cliff diving?+

Confirm public parking and shoreline access before walking in; avoid trespass on private or managed land.

How high is Banks?+

Banks is reported around up to about 40 feet. Recheck the exact takeoff and landing zone because water level and usable ledges can change.

What should I check before jumping at Banks?+

Check permission, current water conditions, depth, submerged hazards, the takeoff stance, the landing path, and the exit route. Wind, wake, shallow shelves, loose basalt, and limited shade are the main concerns.