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**Status & Access:** Drift Creek Landing is currently **not reliably accessible to the public**. The facility has been privately owned and gated for approximately a decade. Access is restricted unless you have a personal connection to the property owner. Paddlers and boaters should plan to use alternative access points on the Lower Alsea River instead.
**Nearby Alternatives:** Several maintained public boat ramps are available on the Lower Alsea River near Waldport, including Blackberry Campground and Day Use, Riveredge Group Campground and Boat Ramp, and the Ermie Walters and Mike Bauer Boat Ramps. These facilities support a range of activities including summer water play, fishing, and fall-winter drift boating, with some offering camping options. For those interested in the surrounding area, the Siuslaw National Forest and Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge provide scenic recreation opportunities nearby.
**Recommendation:** Contact the Waldport area chamber or local paddling groups for current information on available public access points and conditions on the Alsea River before planning your trip.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This is the trailhead for the Horse Creek South Trail #1362 in the Drift Creek Wilderness.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Oregon Islands National Wildlife RefugeLocated within