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Access Site OR

Nugent Park

Umatilla River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Umatilla, OR
County: Umatilla County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.91451000, -119.34848330
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Umatilla River
2 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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Nugent Park offers a convenient public boat launch in Umatilla, Oregon, providing access to the Umatilla River and West Extension Irrigation Canal system. Located at 500 8th Street, the facility features a paved parking lot and designated boat launch access, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The park also includes restrooms, picnic areas, and a grassy day-use area, though ADA accessibility is limited.

The ramp provides a good base for exploring the Umatilla River corridor and connecting waterways in the Columbia Plateau region. Paddlers and boaters should note the presence of the nearby West Extension Irrigation Canal system when planning routes. The facility is open for day-use activities, and those interested in multi-day visits or events should contact the City of Umatilla to inquire about reservations and specific conditions.
Federal Facility Information
541-739-1135 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Plymouth Campground is located by the small town of Plymouth, Washington. The day use area and boat launch are on a small island on Lake Umatilla on the Columbia River.

Popular activities in the area include fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and hunting.Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river.

Anglers fish for Chinook, steelhead, walleye,...

Overview
Plymouth Campground is located by the small town of Plymouth, Washington. The day use area and boat launch are on a small island on Lake Umatilla on the Columbia River.

Popular activities in the area include fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and hunting.Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river.

Anglers fish for Chinook, steelhead, walleye, sturgeon, and shad. The boat ramp is located at the day use area for convenient river access.Facilities
The campground offers 32 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and playground.
The day use area has a swim beach, boat ramp, flush toliets, vault toliet and courtesy dock.Natural Features
The park is situated in a high desert environment on an island on the Columbia River. The island is covered with tall sage and Russian Olive trees, but shade is limited.

Wildlife is abundant in the area, and mule deer, waterfowl and raptors are commonly seen.
Nearby Attractions
McNary Dam and Visitor Center and Lake Wallula are two miles upstream from the campground. The lake offers additional opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Lake Wallula Located within
Cold Springs Reservoir Located within