Access Site
OR
Stanton Park
City: Canyonville, OR
County: Douglas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.94738000, -123.29180600
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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 South Umpqua 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-III
Put-in at this location
6. Canyonville Park to Lawson Bar
5.1 mi
12 ft/mi
I-II
This location is on this run
7. Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck
7.7 mi
6 ft/mi
II-IV
Upstream from here (8.5 mi from take-out)
5. MP 22 to Days Creek
14.5 mi
13 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (20.1 mi from take-out)
4. Three C Rocks to MP 22
8.3 mi
23 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (28.1 mi from take-out)
3. Campbell Falls to Three C Rock
9.5 mi
29 ft/mi
II-IV+
Upstream from here (35.9 mi from take-out)
2. South Umpqua Falls to Boulder Creek Campground
6.5 mi
34 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Stanton Park in Canyonville offers a convenient public access point to the South Umpqua River via a dedicated boat ramp. Located about 1.5 miles south of Canyonville off Stanton Park Road, the site provides a straightforward launch for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The park includes amenities such as picnic areas, restrooms, and camping facilities, making it suitable for a full day of recreation or overnight trips.
**Important Launch Notes:** Be aware that the concrete ramp planks have large gaps between them—exercise caution when launching and retrieving boats, particularly with smaller vessels. Additionally, the Oregon Health Authority has issued a permanent advisory for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) on the South Umpqua River, so check current conditions before paddling and avoid prolonged water contact.
The South Umpqua River in this region offers scenic paddling through the Coast Ranges. Stanton Park is one of Douglas County's 23 boat ramps and serves as an excellent base for exploring the river or accessing nearby recreation areas like the historic Cow Creek Back Country Byway.
**Important Launch Notes:** Be aware that the concrete ramp planks have large gaps between them—exercise caution when launching and retrieving boats, particularly with smaller vessels. Additionally, the Oregon Health Authority has issued a permanent advisory for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) on the South Umpqua River, so check current conditions before paddling and avoid prolonged water contact.
The South Umpqua River in this region offers scenic paddling through the Coast Ranges. Stanton Park is one of Douglas County's 23 boat ramps and serves as an excellent base for exploring the river or accessing nearby recreation areas like the historic Cow Creek Back Country Byway.
Nearby Recreation Areas
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Cow Creek Back Country Byway
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