Wheatland Ferry to San Salvador

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…
Wheatland Boat Ramp
LoadingJust downstream of the ferry, this boat ramp provides ready access to the river and parking (payment required for parking).
Ediger Landing
LoadingA large gravel bar across from Wheatland Boat Ramp.
Wheatland Bar
LoadingThis large island, over 1 1/2 miles long, has a wonderful back channel with a fantastic mix of willow, Oregon ash, and cottonwood lining the banks. Owned by the Oregon…
Grand Island Access
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 contains picnic tables,…
Eldridge Bar Landing
LoadingPrimitive rustic site, but now with a new picnic table thanks to OPRD! During lower water flows, you have to paddle up the back channel to access this OPRD camp…
Lambert Bar
LoadingThis small OPRD park is at the confluence of Lambert Slough and the Willamette, at the end of the 10-mile slough’s course back to the main river. It is ideal…
DSL Island 64
LoadingThere is some shade here, camp anywhere (note: view the map in satellite mode to locate the islands).
Jackson Bend Landing
LoadingThis is a small OPRD Greenway natural area fit for wildlife, but it offers little to paddlers other than its scenic beauty. (no access)
Five Island
LoadingThis island has great scenery, a shallow and flowing back channel, and multiple camping options. The best camping is along the mainstem side anywhere on the large gravel bar, or…
Coffee Island
LoadingA low gravel-bar island with several flat areas where a tent could be pitched. (no amenities) (view map in satellite mode to locate island)
Candiani Bar
LoadingA large island with a very nice back channel. The mainstem side of the island consists of a large gravel bar backed by cottonwood and Pacific willow. Now and then…
Yamhill Landing
LoadingA large, undeveloped landing suitable for primitive camping along the shoreline. (no amenities)
San Salvador Park
LoadingA small park owned by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and managed by OPRD. This park’s remote location is not ideal for Water Trail use at present.
Karl Lisle Jun 15, 2014
Great trip. Just did it for Father’s Day. One day is plenty. Took about 4 hrs of paddling. Lots of good bars for lunch stops. Very unspoiled section of river. No bridges, very few powerlines or anything. Lots of birds.
jim roden Feb 28, 2015
We did a great 3 day trip. Independence to Boone’s Ferry. Camped at Darrow and Candiani. Experience the transition from farming (with irrigation pumps) to mansions.