River Notes

LoadingThis OPRD Greenway parcel makes a very nice overnight campsite. It contains picnic tables, a seasonal toilet, and open grassy areas to camp in. Watch for purple camas–a native wildflower–in…

LoadingThis is a nice city park that makes a good lunch stop or take-out/put-in. The park has toilets, and a short walk will take you to main street in downtown…

LoadingThis OPRD park is on the back channel of Wheatland Bar. Although there is vehicle access to the edge of the park, the area is quiet and has seasonal toilets.…

LoadingA small greenway park. Not ideal as a put-in or take out.

LoadingThe park includes a sandy beach–for easy boat access–and parking. In summer months, Dahl Park is quite busy.

LoadingThis dock provided access just downstream of the Hawthorne Bridge. There is nearby pay parking, plus a path leading to the dock. This dock is relatively high, so it can…

LoadingA park with a large cottonwood forest area, and a long sandy beach. Great views of the Columbia are provided, as well as the confluence of the Columbia Slough and…

LoadingThis is a fantastic Willamette River Greenway park. LSNA has grown from a collection of small parcels along the Willamette River to a 925-acre Natural Area managed as a single…

LoadingLocated at the edge of Willamette Park, this can make a decent put-in and take-out point. It can be a starting point for a paddle down to Michael’s landing or…

LoadingThis recreation area has the most amenities on this stretch of the river. Restrooms are not open in the winter months. It makes a good lunch stop between Dexter and…