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Pengra Access is a 94-acre day-use park operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, located 5 miles northwest of Lowell along Pengra Road (accessible via OR-58 near Exit 188). The site features a reliable boat ramp and bank access suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats on the Middle Fork Willamette River. The grassy, oak-lined park provides a scenic setting for paddlers and anglers alike.
This is a popular launch point for boaters looking to avoid some of the hazardous channels located upriver near Fall Creek. At lower water levels, paddlers can access less-fished water across the river. The park's location near Jasper offers good positioning for exploring the Middle Fork, though paddlers should be aware of hazards downstream, including the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge and shallow channels near Jasper State Recreation Site (about a mile downriver).
The area offers convenient access to regional recreation, with Dorena Lake and Fall Creek Lake nearby for additional paddling and water sports opportunities. Several campgrounds are within 10 miles, including Ivan Oakes Campground (reservable), Cascara Campground, and Sky Camp, making it easy to plan a longer paddling trip in the area.