Rome Launch Site, a public boat ramp on Owyhee River, is located in Arock. Paddlers use it as well. Boise is the nearest big city, about 89 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Arock, OR |
| Water | Owyhee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Official Oregon access sites: Oregon State Marine Board.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Rome Launch Site is in Arock, Oregon. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rome Launch Site itself.
Owyhee River, in Arock.
Fees for Rome Launch Site are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Rome Launch Site.
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