J.S. Burres Boat Ramp
John Day River · Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 35 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 541-739-2322 · Website
Boat Ramps in Gilliam County, Oregon
10 public launches · 5 with trailer ramps · 5 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 9 confirmed free · 5 with restrooms
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Lakes and rivers in Gilliam County
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McDonald Crossing
John Day River · Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-447-8757 · Website
Directions: From Arlington, Oregon : Drive 6.7 miles south along State Highway 19, the John Day Highway. Turn right onto Cedar Springs Lane and continue for 9.2 miles. Make another right onto Lower Rock Creek Lane and proceed another 5.5 miles. Nearing the John Day River, turn right again onto the gravel and dirt McDonald Ferry Road and continue another 2 miles to the historic site.
Port of Arlington Ramp
Columbia River · Condon, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 39 mi from Grandview
Managed by Port of Arlington · 541-454-2868 · Website
Willow Creek Access
Willow Creek · Boardman, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 33 mi from Grandview
Managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · 541-276-2344 · Website
Blalock Canyon
Columbia River · Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 47 mi from Toppenish
Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-296-1181 · Website
Thirtymile Boat Launch
John Day River · Condon, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Ground
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 46 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-447-8757 · Website
Earl Snell Memorial Park Paddle Launch
Columbia River · Condon, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 39 mi from Grandview
Managed by City of Arlington · 541-626-3426 · Website
Port of Arlington Hand Launch
Columbia River · Condon, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 39 mi from Grandview
Managed by Port of Arlington · 541-454-2868 · Website
Rock Creek #1
John Day River · Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Yes
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 38 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-447-8757 · Website
Philippi Park
John Day River · Goldendale, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 29 mi from The Dalles
Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-296-1181 · Website