Eastside

Eastside Boat Ramp provides convenient public access to Isthmus Slough at its mouth in Coos Bay, Oregon. This is an excellent launch point for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the upper Coos Bay area, with easy access to both the slough and the main river system. The facility includes a boat ramp, pier, parking area, restrooms, and a fish cleaning station, making it a well-equipped access point for day trips.

From Eastside, paddlers can explore downstream into Coos Bay or head upstream through downtown Coos Bay into the slough system. For those seeking additional paddling options, Catching Slough Boat Ramp is located upstream beneath the Highway 241 Bridge and provides an alternative put-in point. The area is part of the larger Coos estuary system and offers access to the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a sheltered, scenic paddling destination at the southern end of the estuary.

The site is conveniently located near several campgrounds—including Wild Mare Horse Camp, Horsfall Sand Camping, and Hauser Sand Camping—all within 10 miles, making it suitable for multi-day paddling trips. The Blue Ridge Trail System also offers nearby recreational opportunities for those combining water and land activities.