In-Water Construction Clearwater Park in Lane County:
The boat ramp will be closed to public use from September 14 through November 15, 2009. Closure is necessary to accommodate the start up of major construction activities. Heavy equipment operations and construction staging will be taking place at Clearwater Park and include construction work/traffic throughout the park and along the new inlet area to the Mill Race.
The public is advised to observe the closure for safety and to ensure construction without delays.
Detroit Reservoir - Big Cliff Dam:
Big Cliff Dam's gates are in need of repair and as the water levels decrease, work will continue. The boat ramp will be closed until further notice. Visitors are also discouraged from using the bank due to instability, so stay away from the shoreline.
Boaters are urged to use the Mongold Sate Park boat launch for access to the reservoir. Click here to view the latest water levels and marina and boat ramp usability data.
Brown Bridge Replacement over the North Umpqua River near Roseburg:
The contractor is preparing to begin construction below the main span of the existing bridge near the middle of the river beginning July 24, 2009. Signs have already been posted about construction at Amacher Park, Hestness Landing and River Forks park. For more information, contact James P. Stupfel at 541-683-6090
Meadowbrook Bridge on the Molalla River:
Beginning August 10, ODOT crews will be conducting in-water work to restore the river bank on the Molalla River, approximately 300 feet upstream of the Meadowbrook Bridge. Increased snow melt contributed to extreme erosion of the river bans, so ODOT will be adding a compost blanket, plant vegitation and place root wads upstream of the riparian restoration to control erosion. The work is scheduled to be completed on or before August 31.
Where to Launch Your Boat
Oregon has over 1000 improved boat ramps available to the public across the state. These sites are as diverse as the waters they access. Contact the Marine Board at 503-378-8587 for your free copy of the Oregon Boating Facilities Guide.
COMING SOON! A google maps online boating access guide is currently being developed. When it's ready to launch, the Marine Board will notify the public.
Lock Information
Check these links for Willamette River and other dams for the summer lockage schedule as listed by the US Army Corps of Engineers:
This page is a resource listing links and phone numbers to find out if reservoirs are accessible and what their level is. If you find additional resources that would be useful, please e-mail them to Ashley Massey.
River Permits & Lotteries
In Oregon, portions of the Rogue, Deschutes and Snake rivers require either state or federal permits outside of any state registration requirements and regardless of type of boat used. The Marine Board does not manage these programs - see below links for details. These rivers often have equipment restrictions, and some may limit or prohibit power boat use during certain days or times of the year.
Snake River: Private powerboat reservations for both the Wild and Scenic sections of the Snake River in the Hells Canyon National Recreationa Area are required from May 24 through Sept. 10 of each year. To make reservations, call the Hells Canyon NRA Powerboat Reservations number at (509) 758-0270, M-F. You'll find more information here.
Rogue River: People interested in floating the Rogue River's Wild & Scenic section from Grave Creek to Watson Creek from May 15-October 15 must apply through a lottery. Lottery applications must be made during the first six weeks of each calendar year. Check the BLM website for lottery details and river regulations.
Page updated: October 01, 2009
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