McKay Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Deschutes River, is located in Bend. From Eugene it's roughly 88 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Harmon Park Boat Ramp in Bend is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bend, OR |
| Water | Deschutes River |
| Park | McKay Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for McKay Park Boat Ramp: Oregon State Marine Board.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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McKay Park Boat Ramp is in Bend, Oregon. The directions button above routes you to the pin for McKay Park Boat Ramp.
Deschutes River, in Bend.
The map data has no fee details for McKay Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Harmon Park Boat Ramp in Bend (under 1 mile), Harper Bridge River Access in Bend (14 miles) and Big River Boat Ramp in Three Rivers (18 miles).
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