Kayak and canoe launches on Columbia River (Bonneville Reservoir), Oregon
21 launch sites on Columbia River (Bonneville Reservoir) from Oregon State Marine Board. 14 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 7 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 12 list no fee, 9 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Blackberry Beach · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Celilo Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Celilo Park Hand Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Event Site · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Giles French Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Herman Creek Cove · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Jensen Beach · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Mayer State Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Nichols Basin Blackwater Beach · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Port of Cascade Locks Marina · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 25 m (80 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -8 ft (about 9% average grade)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Oregon State Marine Board. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Port of Cascade Locks Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Port of Hood River Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Port of The Dalles Marina · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 39 m (130 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -22 ft (about 17% average grade)
- Steep or stepped access: carry with two people (one at each end) or shoulder-carry with your PFD as padding, and consider a lighter boat. (REI Expert Advice)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Oregon State Marine Board. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Port of The Dalles Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Riverfront Park (The Dalles) · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Rock Creek near Mosier Creek · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Rowena · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Rufus Landing · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- The Hook · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Oregon State Marine Board (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Viento State Park Hand Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Waterfront Park · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Oregon State Marine Board, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Oregon paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.