Access Site
TX
Pier Road
City: Orange, TX
County: Orange County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.09582314, -93.72502644
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Sabine River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Pier Road provides year-round public access to the Sabine River in Orange County via a boat ramp with parking facilities. The site features a concrete ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. This access point on the major 519-mile Sabine River offers paddlers entry to a substantial waterway with an average flow of over 9,100 cubic feet per second and moderate current (approximately 5.9 feet per second). The river's gradual 0.8 ft/mile slope in this lower section makes it navigable for various skill levels.
The Sabine River near Orange is particularly popular during spring white bass spawning runs, when fish congregate in this area. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's significant current and boat traffic typical of a major waterway. Access is available throughout the year with basic amenities including parking. For current information on specific facilities, fees, hours of operation, and any recent improvements to the ramp, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas or local Orange County recreation services.
The Sabine River near Orange is particularly popular during spring white bass spawning runs, when fish congregate in this area. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's significant current and boat traffic typical of a major waterway. Access is available throughout the year with basic amenities including parking. For current information on specific facilities, fees, hours of operation, and any recent improvements to the ramp, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas or local Orange County recreation services.