Access Site
OR
Leaburg Boat Slide
McKenzie River • Eugene Water and Electric Board Canal • Gate Creek
Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago
City: Leaburg, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.13720000, -122.61058000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on McKenzie River
6 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Put-in at this location
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Take-out at this location
5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
15.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (35.7 mi from take-out)
3. Olallie Campground to Paradise Campground
8.3 mi
50 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (35.8 mi from take-out)
4. Frissell to Finn Rock
3.9 mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (40.7 mi from take-out)
2. Carmen Reservoir to Trail Bridge Reservoir
5.5 mi
V
Upstream from here (44.3 mi from take-out)
1. Clear Lake to Carmen Reservoir
1.4 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Leaburg Landing provides a gravel boat ramp and bank access to the McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam in Lane County. This practical access point is located in Leaburg, Oregon, and serves as a popular put-in for the middle section of the McKenzie River. The site is recognized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as one of 65 premier fishing locations in Lane County.
**For Paddlers & Boaters**
This access point works well for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle Class II–III whitewater downstream. The McKenzie below Leaburg Dam features approximately 10 miles of moderate rapids with a gradient of 17.5 feet per mile. Optimal paddling conditions occur at flows between 900–3,000 cfs (measured at the Vida gauge downstream). The river corridor offers scenic beauty and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the paddling season, which runs year-round. Boaters should check current water levels before launching and be prepared for the technical sections typical of this stretch of the McKenzie.
Leaburg Landing provides a gravel boat ramp and bank access to the McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam in Lane County. This practical access point is located in Leaburg, Oregon, and serves as a popular put-in for the middle section of the McKenzie River. The site is recognized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as one of 65 premier fishing locations in Lane County.
**For Paddlers & Boaters**
This access point works well for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle Class II–III whitewater downstream. The McKenzie below Leaburg Dam features approximately 10 miles of moderate rapids with a gradient of 17.5 feet per mile. Optimal paddling conditions occur at flows between 900–3,000 cfs (measured at the Vida gauge downstream). The river corridor offers scenic beauty and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the paddling season, which runs year-round. Boaters should check current water levels before launching and be prepared for the technical sections typical of this stretch of the McKenzie.
Nearby Recreation Areas
McKenzie River Corridor
Located within
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Blue River Lake
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Nearby Boat Facilities
Silver Creek Boat Landing
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Amenities
parking
restrooms