Kayak and canoe launches on Deschutes River (Upper), Oregon
16 launch sites on Deschutes River (Upper) from Oregon State Marine Board. 6 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 10 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 10 list no fee, 6 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Aspen Day Use Area · 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.
- Benham Falls · 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.
- Besson Day Use Area · 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.
- Big Eddy Trailhead · 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 10 m (30 ft), straight line
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.
- Big River Boating Site · 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.
- Bull Bend Campground · 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.
- Dillon Falls · 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.
- Harpers Bridge · 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
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 207 m (680 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +0 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (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.
- LaPine State 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.
- Lava Island Take-Out · 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.
- Meadow Camp Day Use Area · 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.
- Pringle Falls Campground · 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.
- Slough Camp · 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.
- Tenino Boating Site · 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.
- Tetherow Log Jam Boat 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.
- Wyeth Take Out · 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.
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.