Boat ramps on McKenzie River
We count 4 places to get onto McKenzie River, Oregon, from Eugene to Springfield. 3 are boat ramps for trailers with 6 lanes in total, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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Amitage County Park Boat Launch
Eugene · 2 lanes -
Kayak Launch in Eugene
Eugene -
Bellinger Boat Launch
Springfield · 2 lanes -
Rodakowski Landing
Springfield
Launching on McKenzie River
| Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Towns | Eugene, Springfield |
- Oregon's Marine Board calls power loading a discouraged practice that ruins ramp ends.
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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McKenzie River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on McKenzie River?
We list 4 public launches on McKenzie River around Eugene and Springfield: Amitage County Park Boat Launch, Kayak Launch in Eugene, Bellinger Boat Launch and Rodakowski Landing.
Does it cost money to launch on McKenzie River?
2 of the 4 launches charge a fee according to the map data. For the others we have no fee details.
Where can you launch a kayak on McKenzie River?
Kayak Launch in Eugene is suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.