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Access Site OR

Dabney State Park

Sandy River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Troutdale, OR
County: Multnomah County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.51620396, -122.35744569
GJ8V+F2 Troutdale, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run, OR Same River 7.2 mi away
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Little Sandy River near Bull Run, OR Same River 11.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Sandy 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II(III) Upstream from here (3.8 mi from take-out) 5. Dodge Park to Oxbow Park
7.9 mi 23 ft/mi
II(III) Upstream from here (8.7 mi from take-out) 4. Revenue Bridge to Dodge Park
5.2 mi 33 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (11.3 mi from take-out) 3. Marmot Dam site to Revenue Bridge
6.2 mi 40 ft/mi
II-III Upstream from here (17.5 mi from take-out) 2. Lolo Pass Road (Zigzag) to Marmot Dam site
13.9 mi 70 ft/mi
IV Upstream from here (31.1 mi from take-out) 1. McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road (McNeil)
4.3 mi 200 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Troutdale just south of the I-84 interchange, Dabney State Park offers convenient access to the Sandy River via a signed pull-through boat ramp and 100-foot sandy beach. The site is popular with both locals and visitors and frequently serves as a takeout location for paddlers and boaters. The nearby area features an easily accessible island, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists exploring the lower Sandy River.

The park sits in a scenic location along the Historic Columbia River Highway and provides access to multiple water features including Sandy River, Bonnie Brook, and Keanes Creek. **Note:** The boat ramp may be closed during high water periods, so check conditions before visiting. The Sandy River in this section is known for fishing opportunities including Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and smallmouth bass, and offers relatively accessible paddling with nearby wildlife viewing opportunities at Franz Lake and Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuges.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Sandy Wild and Scenic River Located within