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Boat Ramps in Linn County, Oregon

46 public launches · 32 with trailer ramps · 12 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 41 confirmed free · 38 with restrooms

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Lakes and rivers in Linn County

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Big Lake Day Use

Big Lake · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
236 acres
Nearest town
35 mi from Bend

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions: From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 126 for 90 miles to Santiam Pass. At the top of the Pass, turn right onto the access road (sign says Hoodoo Ski Area, Big Lake Road, & Benson Sno-Park). Travel one mile to the fork in the road and stay left on Forest Service Road 2690. Continue for 2 miles to the entrance to Big Lake Campground on the left.

Directions

Calkins Park

Foster Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
1,052 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Cheadle Lake

Cheadle Lake · South Lebanon, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
72 acres
Nearest town
1 mi from Lebanon

Managed by City of Lebanon · 541-258-4918 · Website

Directions

Cove Creek Campground

Detroit Lake · Mill City, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
3,593 acres
Nearest town
36 mi from Molalla

Managed by Detroit Ranger District · 503-854-3366 · Website

Directions: From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. From Idanha, Oregon, travel west on State Highway 22 for 0.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road 3.6 miles to Cove Creek Campground on the right.

Directions

Gedney Creek

Foster Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
1,052 acres
Nearest town
4 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Hoover Boat Ramp

Detroit Lake · Mill City, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
3,593 acres
Nearest town
37 mi from Molalla

Managed by Detroit Ranger District · 503-854-3366 · Website

Directions: Drive 2.7 miles east of Detroit, OR on Highway 22. Turn onto Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10, then go 0.75 miles west to the Hoover Group Site.

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Southshore Boat Ramp

Detroit Lake · Mill City, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
3,593 acres
Nearest town
36 mi from Molalla

Managed by Detroit Ranger District · 503-854-3366 · Website

Directions: From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. From Idanha, Oregon, travel west on State Highway 22 for 0.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road 4.7 miles to Southshore Campground on the right.

Directions

Sunnyside Park

Foster Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
3
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
1,052 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

Directions

Andrew Wiley Park

South Santiam River · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
3 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-942-5631 · Website

Directions

Buell Miller

North Santiam River · Stayton, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
5 mi from Stayton

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

Directions

Carmen Reservoir Ramp

Carmen Reservoir · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Lake size
28 acres
Nearest town
40 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions: From McKenzie Bridge, travel 17.3 miles east on Hwy 126. Turn left at the Ice Cap Campground/Koosah Falls Sign. Follow signs about half a mile to the campground.

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Claude Cox Day Use Ramp

South Santiam River · South Lebanon, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
5 mi from Lebanon

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Clear Lake Day Use

Clear Lake · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
151 acres
Nearest town
36 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions

Harrisburg Landing

Willamette River · Harrisburg, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
4 mi from Junction City

Managed by City of Harrisburg · 541-995-6655 · Website

Directions

Kimmel Park

North Santiam River · Mill City, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
16 mi from Stayton

Managed by City of Mill City · 503-897-2302 · Website

Directions

Lost Lake Campground

Lost Lake · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
79 acres
Nearest town
39 mi from Bend

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Notes: Open (weather dependent) Mid-July - October.

Directions

McCartney Park

Willamette River · Harrisburg, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
7 mi from Junction City

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

North Side Lebanon Dam

South Santiam River · South Lebanon, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Lebanon

Managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · 800-720-6339 · Website

Directions

Peoria Park

Willamette River · Corvallis, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
8 mi from Corvallis

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open- Year Round.

Directions

Smith Reservoir

Smith Reservoir · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
152 acres
Nearest town
35 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions: From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 12 miles to Forest Road 732 at Trailbridge Reservoir. Follow Forest Road 732 across the bridge, then south along Trailbridge Reservoir to Forest Road 730. Take Forest Road 730 north 1.5 miles to Smith Reservoir

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Thistle Creek County Boat Ramp

Green Peter Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
12 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Day use open year round - When the Green Peter Reservoir elevation drop below elevation 982′-983′ boaters will need to launch from the low pool boat ramp..

Directions

Thistle Creek Lower Ramp

Green Peter Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
12 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open When the Green Peter Reservoir elevation drop below elevation 982′-983′ boaters will need to launch from the low pool boat ramp..

Directions

Trail Bridge Campground

Trail Bridge Reservoir · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
63 acres
Nearest town
35 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions: Off Highway 126 near the Blue Pool Trail Head in the Willamette National Forest. From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Forest Road 732. Follow Forest Road 732 around Trailbridge Reservoir to Forest Road 730. Continue up Forest Road 730 to Trailbridge Campground on the left.

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Waterloo County Park Ramp

South Santiam River · South Lebanon, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
5 mi from Lebanon

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Whitcomb Creek County Park

Green Peter Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
13 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open May to October.

Directions

Bowman Park

Willamette River · Albany, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by City of Albany · 541-917-7777 · Website

Directions

Freeway Lakes

Freeway Lakes · Albany, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
4 mi from Albany

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Gills Landing

South Santiam River · Lebanon, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by City of Lebanon · 541-258-4916 · Website

Directions

Greens Bridge

North Santiam River · Jefferson, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
8 mi from Albany

Managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · 800-720-6339 · Website

Directions

John Neal Memorial Park

North Santiam River · Lyons, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
9 mi from Stayton

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Pleasant Valley Boat Ramp

South Santiam River · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by City of Sweet Home · 541-967-1239 · Website

Directions

Stayton Bridge

North Santiam River · Stayton, Linn County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

Directions

Billings Park

Green Peter Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
10 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Clear Lake Resort

Clear Lake · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
151 acres
Nearest town
36 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

Directions

Cold Water Cove Boat Slide

Clear Lake · Sisters, Linn County

Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
151 acres
Nearest town
41 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions: From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 126 for 55 miles to McKenzie Bridge. From McKenzie Bridge,OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 18 miles to the Clear Lake Area. Before reaching Clear Lake, turn right on Forest Road 770, heading northeast 1 mile to Coldwater Cove Campground at the end of the road.

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Lake Ann

Lake Ann · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Yes
Restroom
No
Lake size
21 acres
Nearest town
37 mi from Madras

Managed by Detroit Ranger District · 541-225-6300

Directions

Lakes End Campground

Smith Reservoir · Sisters, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
152 acres
Nearest town
34 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by McKenzie River Ranger District · 541-822-3381 · Website

Directions

Lewis Creek Park

Foster Lake · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
1,052 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Lyons-Mehama Launch

North Santiam River · Lyons, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
9 mi from Stayton

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

Directions

McKercher Park

Calapooia River · Brownsville, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
7 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

River Bend County Park

South Santiam River · Sweet Home, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
8 mi from Sweet Home

Managed by Linn County · 541-967-3917 · Website

Directions

Waverly Park

Waverly Lake · Albany, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
10 acres

Managed by City of Albany · 541-917-7777 · Website

Directions

Bond Butte Pond

Bond Butte Pond · Brownsville, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
10 mi from Junction City

Managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Directions

Bryant Park River Access

Willamette River · Albany, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by City of Albany · 541-917-7777 · Website

Directions

Monteith Park River Access

Willamette River · Albany, Linn County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes

Managed by City of Albany · 541-917-7777 · Website

Directions

Big Lake West Campground

Sisters, Linn County

Nearest town
37 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 801-226-3564

Directions: From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on Hwy 126 for 90 miles to Santiam Pass. At the top of the Pass, turn right onto the access road (sign says Hoodoo Ski Area, Big Lake Road & Benson Sno-Park). Travel one mile to the fork in the road and stay left on Forest Service Road 2690. Continue for 4 miles to the entrance to Big Lake West Campground.

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