Access Site
OR
Tenino
City: OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.68857954, -121.67447219
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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 Deschutes River
15 runs (11 nearby)Difficulty 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
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I(IV)
Put-in at this location
01. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls
10.3 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (6.5 mi to put-in)
02. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
15.7 mi
I
Downstream from here (15.1 mi to put-in)
03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
17.5 mi
IV-V
Downstream from here (25.0 mi to put-in)
04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
3.0 mi
IV+
Downstream from here (25.7 mi to put-in)
05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
1.3 mi
III+
Downstream from here (26.4 mi to put-in)
06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
2.0 mi
V
Downstream from here (28.0 mi to put-in)
07. Lava Island Falls to Meadow Picnic Area
1.1 mi
IV
Downstream from here (29.2 mi to put-in)
08. Meadow Picnic Area to Farewell Bend Park
4.3 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (33.9 mi to put-in)
09. Farewell Bend Park to Sawyer Park
5.1 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (37.1 mi to put-in)
10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park
5.5 mi
57 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (38.8 mi to put-in)
11. Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park
13.0 mi
21 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Tenino Boat Ramp provides access to the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir in the Cascade Mountains. This is a popular launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lower Deschutes. The ramp is located within Deschutes National Forest, offering access to scenic river paddling in a mountain setting.
**Important Access Information:** The Lower Deschutes River Segment 1 (which includes this area) operates under a limited entry system from May 15 - September 15, with access restricted to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during peak season. Paddlers should check current regulations and obtain required permits before planning trips during these dates. Outside of the restricted period, the site may offer more flexible access.
Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles of the ramp, including Fall River, Gull Point, and Crane Prairie Campgrounds (all reservable), making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips. Nearby Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs also offer alternative recreation opportunities in the area. Check water levels and flow conditions before your visit, as the Deschutes can have variable conditions depending on dam releases and seasonal runoff.
**Important Access Information:** The Lower Deschutes River Segment 1 (which includes this area) operates under a limited entry system from May 15 - September 15, with access restricted to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during peak season. Paddlers should check current regulations and obtain required permits before planning trips during these dates. Outside of the restricted period, the site may offer more flexible access.
Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles of the ramp, including Fall River, Gull Point, and Crane Prairie Campgrounds (all reservable), making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips. Nearby Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs also offer alternative recreation opportunities in the area. Check water levels and flow conditions before your visit, as the Deschutes can have variable conditions depending on dam releases and seasonal runoff.
Nearby Campgrounds (11 within 10 miles)
FALL RIVER CAMPGROUND
On-site
Reservable
Gull Point Campground
On-site
Reservable
Crane Prairie Campground
On-site
Reservable
Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)
On-site
Reservable
WYETH CAMPGROUND - DESCHUTES
On-site
Reservable
NORTH DAVIS CREEK CAMPGROUND
On-site
Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Crane Prairie Reservoir
Located within
Wickiup Reservoir
Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Wyeth Boating Site
On-site