Boat Ramps Nearby
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Launch a kayak without getting soaked
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Oregon
We list 10 kayak launches in 8 towns across Oregon. Each one lets you get a paddle craft onto the water without backing a trailer.
Dunes City 2
- Hand Launch in Dunes City · Siltcoos River
- steep bank hand launch · Siltcoos River
Portland 2
- Kelley Point Park Canoe Launch · Willamette River
- Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch · Bybee Lake
Arock 1
- Rome Launch Site · Owyhee River
Bandon 1
- New River Kayak Access · New River
Eugene 1
- Kayak Launch in Eugene · Mckenzie River
Hillsboro 1
- Farmington Paddle Launch · Tualatin River
Merlin 1
- Grave Creek Boat Ramp · Grave Creek
Port Orford 1
- Foster Bar Boat Ramp · Rogue River
Kayak & canoe launches by city in Oregon
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Oregon: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in Oregon?
We list 10 kayak launches in Oregon, most of them around Dunes City (2) and Portland (2).
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Oregon?
Among others Siltcoos River, Owyhee River, New River, Mckenzie River and Tualatin River.
Do kayaks need to be registered in Oregon?
Rules differ by state. Oregon may not register paddle craft, but state parks or wildlife areas can still require a launch permit or parking fee.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Oregon?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, and children under 13 must wear it unless the state sets another age.
Are there free kayak launches in Oregon?
1 of the 10 are marked free in the map data, including Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Oregon