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Access Site OR

Clackamette Park

Clackamas River • Willamette River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Oregon City, OR

County: Clackamas County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 45.37195000, -122.60285000

Clackamette Skatepark, 1955 Clackamette Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Clackamas River near Oregon City, OR Same River 1.3 mi away

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Clackamas River at Estacada, OR Same River 13.1 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

II Take-out Clackamas - 5. River Mill Dam to Willamette River

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Current Conditions

-- • 800.00-3000.00 cfs

Clackamas River at Estacada, OR

Whitewater Runs on Clackamas River

5 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
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II Take-out at this location 5. River Mill Dam to Willamette River

23.0 mi

IV Upstream from here (21.2 mi from take-out) 4. Faraday Diversion Dam to Faraday Powerhouse

1.5 mi

III-IV Upstream from here (28.6 mi from take-out) 3. Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir

14.0 mi

III-IV Upstream from here (40.5 mi from take-out) 2. Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station

8.6 mi

III-IV Upstream from here (44.1 mi from take-out) 1. June Creek Br. to Collawash River

8.1 mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Clackamette Park in Oregon City offers convenient access to the lower Clackamas River, situated just 200 meters upstream from its confluence with the Willamette River. The park features a paved trail from the entrance leading to the water access point, making it easy to launch kayaks and canoes. Please note that the primary boat ramp is currently closed; however, river access remains available for paddlers. The site includes parking, restrooms, picnic tables, and additional amenities like a skate park, making it suitable for a full day of recreation.

For boaters seeking Willamette River access or those unable to use Clackamette Park's closed ramp, the nearby Sportcraft Landing (1701 Clackamette Drive) offers a recently renovated alternative in Oregon City. Other nearby options include Meldrum Bar Park Boat Ramp in Gladstone and the Cedaroak Boat Ramp in West Lyin, providing flexibility for different paddling plans. The lower Clackamas in this area is characterized by slower flows as it approaches the Willamette, making it relatively accessible for paddlers of various skill levels.

Nearby Recreation Areas

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Located within