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Access Site OR

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McKenzie River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: OR
County: Linn
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.33990100, -122.00099900
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
McKenzie River at Outlet of Clear Lake, OR Same River 1.5 mi away
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McKenzie River below Payne CR, near Belknap Springs, OR Same River 4.1 mi away
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MCKENZIE River Below TRAIL Branch DAM Near BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR Same River 5.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

V Take-out McKenzie - 1. Clear Lake to Carmen Reservoir
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Current Conditions

About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the McKenzie River in Linn County, Oregon, designed for whitewater paddlers completing their run. As a take-out location, this site serves as the exit point for kayakers and canoeists finishing their journey down the McKenzie. The McKenzie River is a popular whitewater destination in the Willamette Valley known for its scenic beauty and varied rapids. Paddlers should be aware of typical McKenzie conditions including fast current and technical sections that require intermediate to advanced paddling skills depending on water levels and the specific section being run.