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Access Site OR

Beaver Creek

South Fork Coquille River • Rowland Creek • Whisky Creek • Yellow Creek

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Gaylord, OR
County: Coos County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.93980000, -124.10012000
WVQX+WX Gaylord, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Fork Coquille River at Powers, OR Same River 3.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Fork Coquille River
6 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
V+ Downstream from here (15.7 mi to put-in) 1. Upper Coquille River Falls to Coquille River Falls
1.3 mi 700 ft/mi
III-IV+(V) Downstream from here (15.0 mi to put-in) Sru Lake section: Forest Rd 3359 to Upper Coquille River Falls
2.5 mi
II-IV Upstream from here (2.4 mi from take-out) 5. 2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek
6.2 mi
IV-V Upstream from here (7.6 mi from take-out) 4. Myrtle Grove CG to Milepost 3
5.3 mi
II-IV Upstream from here (11.9 mi from take-out) 3. 16 Mile Bridge to Myrtle Grove
7.9 mi
V Upstream from here (15.8 mi from take-out) 2. The Gem
0.8 mi 300 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Located near Gaylord in Coos County, Beaver Creek provides boat access to the South Fork Coquille River system via Beaver Creek Reservoir. To reach the site, take Forest Road 20 (Beaver Creek Road) south for 6 miles from the main highway; the concrete boat ramp and parking lot are located on the right (west) side of the road near the southeast shore of the reservoir, close to Cross Creek Campground.

**Facilities & Regulations:**
The site features a concrete boat ramp and designated launch area suitable for kayaks, canoes, float tubes, and motorized boats. Wakeless operation is required—trolling motors are permitted, but no-wake speeds apply. The reservoir encompasses over 4,400 acre-feet of water, providing ample paddling space. A parking lot is available for boaters, and one dispersed campsite is nearby for overnight stays.

**Nearby Resources:**
For questions about the site or area conditions, contact the Myrtlewood Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management at 541-756-0100. The location provides access to additional trails in the area, including Trail 703 which connects to Comstock Campground on Rock Creek.
Nearby Recreation Areas
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