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BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground.  There are docks available at this boating site. More

Bingham Boat Launch is a small, day use only launch at the south end of the Hills Creek Reservoir.  Please note that this ramp requires higher water levels to be accessible by boats. Note that the nearby Packard boat launch is usually accessible year round.  More

Big Cove Boat-In (formerly Cultus Cove) is a boat in only campground that provides opportunities for camping on the west side of Cultus Lake. If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. Campers will need to park their vehicles in the Cultus Lake Campground boat trailer area. Please do not park in the nearby Cultus Lake Boating site if you are staying in the campground. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This boating site provides access to Suttle Lake within Link Creek Campground and near Suttle Lake Picnic Site. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This site is located on East Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument and near East Lake Hot Springs. There is a fish cleaning station at this boating site and there is a toilet available as well. The best access to this area is by boat. Launch from the boat ramp to East Lake Hot Springs head westward and look for outcrops of tan rock. Keep an eye out for bubbles of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide (rotten... More

A 114.45 acre park located in West Salem. Home to one of the best sports facilities in the Northwest the park is also a focal point for water sport enthusiasts. A boat ramp and floating boat docks provide access to the Willamette River.  More

The Campbell Lake Campground offers camping, a picnic area and boat launch in a high mountain lake setting located one hour and 20 minutes southwest of Paisley, Oregon.  There are 18 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, three vault toilets, potable water, and garbage service from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campbell Lake, lined with grassy and pebbly shores, is stocked with rainbow trout, making it ideal for fishing, swimming, and boating. There is also a boat ramp for non-motorized or electric motor boats. Additional... More

When water level allows, this popular launch site provides access to Blue River Reservoir. Lookout Boat Launch, located near Lookout Campground, has a large paved parking area and a concrete boat ramp with a floating dock. In the summer months, Blue River Reservoir is a popular place for fishing, boating, swimming, waterskiing and stand-up paddle boarding. The reservoir is 6.4 miles long and when full, has a surface area of 1,420 acres. The dam is 1,265 feet long and 270 feet high. In the winter months, the... More

This site has a boat launch and is located on the Deschutes River below the Wickiup Reservoir. More

The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically below Wickiup Dam to become a slow, meandering, powerful body of water. There is a campground at this site as well. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall. Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. There are two paved boat ramps and parking lots for trailers. There is a boat dock that... More

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. West Cultus Boat-In is a boat-in only campground on the west side of Cultus Lake.  This area offers 12 tent sites.  If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you.  Mosquitoes can be heavy in this campground, particularly in the early season. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. There are a few day use sites in this area for individuals wishing to have a picnic along the beach underneath a canopy of lodgepole pines. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information... More

This is a primitive boat ramp and may become inaccessible in the fall when water levels recede. No overnight camping allowed in parking area. More

NOTE: For the 2015 season, Hampton Boat Launch and Campground will be closed.  This is due to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned repairs of the Lookout Point Dam.  Water levels will remain well below the level of the ramp for the entire recreation season.  For camping, Black Canyon Campground is located approximately one mile to the east along Highway 58. Hampton Boat Launch is located on Lookout Point Reservoir, and offers camping, boating, and fishing. The reservoir is wide-open at this site, with... More

The first Portland metro scenic thrill ride is now at your fingertips. This is a true heavy rapids, shallow water jet boat ride. Clackamas River Jet Boat Tours offers a tour like nothing else in the area. With packages to fit everyone’s comfort level, from just spending a nice sunny day on the more mellow part of the river, to running up into some of the most technical jet boating waters the world has to offer. With over 20 years of experience on the Clackamas... More

If travel is a state of mind, Oregon sure makes you wonder how one region can offer so much wide-ranging recreation and scenery--and how you will ever be able in one lifetime to experience it all. Even for the seasoned traveler, an endless supply of secret places is available for exploring. So, slow down and… More

Elk Lake has a picturesque setting, with the Three Sisters toweringover the north end of the lake and Mt. Bachelor dominating the eastern horizon. It is not a rich lake but is so transparent you can see the bottom clearly from any location on the surface. The kokanee are commonly 7 to 10 inches in length, not large but abundant, make excellent eating because of the cold water. These fish are mainly found at the south end of the lake near the lava flow where... More

River boat tours offering historical, scenic and special event tours out of Coquille, Oregon. More

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. On Cultus Lake, these are boat-in or hike-in sites.  Little Cove is one of the three boat-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake.  If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. There is a toilet available at this site. More

The Mason Dam Boat Launch is located on the east end of Phillips Lake off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7). Surrounded by an open ponderosa pine forest, the site is popular in the summer for fishing and boating, and in the winter for ice fishing. The boat launch parking area is also used as the eastern trailhead for the North Phillips Lake Shoreline Trail #1608. Located nearby are the Mason Dam Viewpoint and Mason Dam Picnic Area. More

Little Cultus Lake is a 175-acre lake nestled in the pines a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway. With good fishing for rainbow and brook trout, Little Cultus is a great place to take the family for a quiet weekend of fishing and camping. More

The Union Creek Boat Launch is located on the northern shore of Phillips Lake. This popular fishing and boating site is set in an open ponderosa pine forest within walking distance of the Union Creek Campground and Union Creek Picnic and Day-use area. The site has a 2-lane ramp, large parking area for trailers, and a small snack and bait shack operated by the concessionaire. For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano.  This lake relies on rain, snowmelt, and hot springs for water. This boat ramp is on the southwest side of Paulina Lake and within a campground. It also features docks and a fish cleaning station. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for... More

The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall. Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. This boating site is within the Gull Point Campground. There's a paved parking area for this site and a toilet. Visitors in the fall may... More

The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically below Wickiup Dam to become a slow, meandering, powerful body of water. There is a campground at this site. More

We named it Hells Canyon to scare people – but folks who appreciate jaw-dropping scenery and rugged rivers will want to tackle Eastern Oregon head first. There’s no better way to start exploring the region than on one of Oregon’s two designated Scenic Bikeways. Take on all of the Grand Tour Scenic Bikeway’s 135 miles,… More

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. This campground features a large grassy meadow with mostly lodgepole pine trees providing shade. It is right on the river, but close to Crane Prairie Reservoir. The campground is situated where Snow Creek and the Deschutes River flow into the Crane Prairie Reservoir. This area offers outstanding fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Crane Prairie Reservoir is managed in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation. Find a map of this campground here. The primitive boat launch is only large enough for small boats.  10... More

Experience the unsurpassed beauty of Hells Canyon on a jet boat or raft with Hells Canyon Adventures. We offer one-day white water rafting trips, jet boat tours or fishing charters down the rapids of the Snake River in the deepest gorge in North America. While floating, jet boating, or fishing from the south entrance of Hells Canyon you will enjoy the majestic mountains, breathtaking white water, wildlife, and a solitude that you will only find in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. More

Heart Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch, 35 minutes southwest of Bly, Oregon, is a popular fishing area in a secluded mixed conifer forest setting. This clear blue lake is stocked with Kokanee and rainbow trout. It is also a great place to bike, boat (electric motors only, and a 5 mph speed limit), day hike, picnic, and swim. Facilities include picnic tables, campfire rings, BBQ pedestals, one vault toilet, and boat ramp.  More