River Notes



  1. Buena Vista Park

    LoadingCLOSED for construction. This popular park is undergoing improvements and is estimated to not reopen until October 2023  


  2. Independence Riverview Park

    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…


  3. Emil Marx/Lloyd Strange Fishing Hole

    LoadingThis county park has restrooms and picnic tables, with a nice view overlooking the river. The site is also popular with local fishing enthusiasts.


  4. Wallace Marine Park

    LoadingThere is a paved boat ramp that is extremely popular with powerboats. The portable restroom is up from the boat ramp. The gravel bar launch site downstream is preferable for…


  5. Keizer Rapids Park

    LoadingKeizer Rapids Park… has no actual rapids folks! There is no longer a campsite at this park, but there are new amenities not featured on the first edition Water Trail…


  6. Darrow Bar Access

    LoadingPeaceful site with pleasant river views. Small parking lot.


  7. Spring Valley Access

    LoadingAccessible to nearby road traffic, this OPRD Greenway park is not recommended for camping. There is permanent pit toilet.


  8. Willamette Mission State Park

    LoadingOne of the hidden treasures of the OPRD system, this large park was once the home of Jason Lee’s Methodist mission. A ghost structure stands today to mark the approximate…


  9. Wheatland Boat Ramp

    LoadingJust downstream of the ferry, this boat ramp provides ready access to the river and parking (payment required for parking).


  10. Wheatland Ferry

    LoadingThis Marion County ferry, which runs for part of the week, makes frequent trips back and forth across the river when in operation ($3). Paddlers should watch carefully, as people…