Access Site
OR
Richardson's Pole Slide
City: Walton, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.01388000, -123.70805600
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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 Siuslaw River
2 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
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
1) Milepost 3 to Swisshome (Lake Creek)
7.9 mi
II-III
Downstream from here (5.8 mi to put-in)
2) Lake Creek to near Mapleton
7.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Richardson's Pole Slide is a well-maintained public boat ramp providing access to the Siuslaw River near Walton in Lane County. The ramp is approximately 20 feet wide and suitable for most small to medium-sized watercraft, making it a practical launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters exploring this section of the river.
**Getting There:** From Veneta, travel 23.3 miles to Richardson Bridge over the Siuslaw River. Cross the bridge, turn left onto Old Stagecoach Road, and continue 0.3 miles to the ramp on the left side. The site is located just off Highway 34, making it relatively accessible.
**Nearby Resources:** The area offers additional recreation opportunities including the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail (located at nearby Whittaker Creek Campground with a steep 750-foot elevation gain), and Archie Knowles Campground is within 10 miles. For paddlers seeking a developed launch alternative, Linslaw Park is another Lane County-operated boat launch on the Siuslaw River. Check Recreation.gov for current amenities and any updates to parking and facility information.
**Getting There:** From Veneta, travel 23.3 miles to Richardson Bridge over the Siuslaw River. Cross the bridge, turn left onto Old Stagecoach Road, and continue 0.3 miles to the ramp on the left side. The site is located just off Highway 34, making it relatively accessible.
**Nearby Resources:** The area offers additional recreation opportunities including the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail (located at nearby Whittaker Creek Campground with a steep 750-foot elevation gain), and Archie Knowles Campground is within 10 miles. For paddlers seeking a developed launch alternative, Linslaw Park is another Lane County-operated boat launch on the Siuslaw River. Check Recreation.gov for current amenities and any updates to parking and facility information.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Archie Knowles Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail
Located within
Siuslaw River SRMA
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Lower Lake Creek Falls
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