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Watercraft Riding Areas - Oregon

Columbia River
Address: Portland, Oregon 97230
Phone: (250) 020-0280
Fees: NA
Directions: NA
Misc.: PWC allowed along entire river.
  Web:    www.marinebd.osmb.state.or.us/Regulations/RegsA-D.htm

Hat Rock State Park
Address: Hat Rock
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
Phone: (800) 551-6949
Fees: No fee.
Directions: US 730, 9 mi. E of Umatilla
Misc.: Hat Rock State Park, located off U.S. Highway 730 nine miles east of Umatilla, lies on the south shore of Lake Wallula behind McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A boat ramp provides access to the lake, which is noted for walleye, sturgeon and other fish. Waterskiing, watercraft riding, swimming and boating are popular here.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=19

Heritage Landing
Address: Oregon 97058
Phone: (800) 551-6949
Fees: No fee.
Directions: Off I-84, 17 miles E of The Dalles
Misc.: Heritage Landing is a popular jetboaters launch. It provides access to the Deschutes and Columbia Rivers. Jetboating is allowed on the lower segment of the Deschutes River all year around except alternating weekends from June - September; boaters passes are required.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=35

Cove Palisades State Park
Address: 7300 SW Jordan Rd
Culver, Oregon 97734
Phone: (541) 546-3412
Fees: $3 day use fee
Directions: Off US 97, 15 miles SW of Madras
Misc.: The Cove Palisades State Park is central Oregon's year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in Oregon's high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. The park is situated among towering cliffs that surround beautiful Lake Billy Chinook. The park features myriad water recreational opportunities, a full-service campground, store, restaurant, marina and rental services.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=32

Detroit Lake State Park
Address: Mile Post 49
Detroit, Oregon 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3346
Fees: $3 day use fee
Directions: OR 22, 50 miles E of Salem
Misc.: Located in the Cascade Mountains, Detroit Lake State Park is the gateway to beautiful Detroit Lake. The 400' deep lake was created in 1953 when the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. The lake is over nine miles long with more than 32 miles of shore line. This is the spot for all types of water sports: fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and personal watercraft.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=93

Fall Creek Reservoir
Address: Oregon 97452
Phone: (547) 937-1173
Fees: $3 day use fee
Directions: Just off Hwy 58, 27 miles southeast of Eugene
Misc.: And if you want to get out on the reservoir, check out one of the five day-use areas. Winberry, with its two-lane boat ramp and parking for more than 100 cars and 150 boat trailers, is the largest. The site is open May 1 to September 30. There are four other day-use sites. Three offer primitive boat ramps. The North Shore site has a low-water ramp and is open year-round. The others are open May 1 to September 30.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=241

Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Address: 27351 Old Highway 30
Huntington, Oregon 97907
Phone: (541) 869-2365
Fees: $3 day use fee
Directions: Off I-84, 25 mi. NW of Ontario
Misc.: Historic Farewell Bend State Recreation Area offers a beautiful desert experience on the banks of the Snake River's Brownlee Reservoir. Brownlee Reservoir offers fishing, water skiing, swimming and boating.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=7

Stewart State Park
Address: 35251 Highway 62
Trail, Oregon 97541
Phone: (800) 551-6949
Fees: No fees.
Directions: OR 62, 35 miles NE of Medford
Misc.: Picture yourself in a a campsite overlooking Lost Creek Reservoir with wildlife, large conifer trees and moutains surrounding you. Take a hike or bike ride on our 8-mile trail system, through the forest with year-round streams and ample wildlife viewing. Take a swim in the cool mountain water. Or bring your boat and waterskis and spend a few days in the sun. The park is about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park, and makes an excellent jumping-off point for an exploration of southern Oregon.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=30

Unity Lake State Recreation Area
Address: PO Box 9
Canyon City, Oregon 97820
Phone: (541) 932-4453
Fees: NA
Directions: OR 245, 50 miles E of John Day
Misc.: The high desert surroundings of this park offer a unique experience to its guests. The fragrant smell of juniper lingers in the air and thrills the senses. The cool grass of the park is a vibrant contrast to the sagebrush and cheatgrass of the bordering lands. The Burnt River comes to rest behind the Unity Dam before continuing its path down the valley. Relax on the shores or enjoy water sports. There’s a boat ramp to accommodate the water skier as well as the angler.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=10

Wallowa Lake State Park
Address: 72214 Marina Lane
Joseph, Oregon 97846
Phone: (541) 432-4185
Fees: No fee.
Directions: Off OR 82, 6 miles S of Joseph
Misc.: If you're interested in a campground surrounded on three sides by 9,000' tall snow-capped mountains and a large, clear lake, this is the area for you. The lake is a popular fishing and boating site.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=27

Lowell State Park
Address: 850 W North Shore Dr
Lowell, Oregon 97452
Phone: (541) 937-1173
Fees: No fee.
Directions: 17 mi. SE of Eugene on Hwy 58, take Old Pengara Rd. to n. side of reservoir
Misc.: Zipping down Highway 58 east of Eugene, you suddenly find yourself on driving along side a long, skinny reservoir. In spring, summer and fall, the Dexter and Lookout Point Reservoirs are dotted with boats. Whether you like to picnic, fish, boat or just walk, you'll find a pair of convenient day-use parks on the lake. Lowell, accessible by crossing over the reservoir at the Lowell turn-off from Highway 58, is a great place to take a break. Picnic areas, a short walking trail, boat access and a marina are just a few of the amenities packed into this small park.
  Web:    slm-dbserve.prd.state.or.us/showpark.phtml?id=242

The inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the riding area for current information.