City: Eugene, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.11183000, -123.04773330
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on McKenzie River
6 runs (2 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Upstream from here (6.3 mi from take-out)
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (30.3 mi from take-out)
5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
15.0 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
Armitage Park offers a convenient single-lane boat ramp with trailer parking for accessing the McKenzie River in Eugene. This location serves as a popular take-out point for float trips originating upstream at Hendricks Bridge County Park, as well as a put-in spot for downstream paddling and fishing trips. The ramp provides easy access for both motorized and non-motorized boats entering the river's moderate flow.
Paddlers should be prepared for the McKenzie's characteristic features in this section: shallow areas and braided channels that require attentive navigation. As with the entire McKenzie River system, watch for strainers and other river hazards. The park includes a vault toilet facility at the put-in area. Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles, including South Twin Lake, Graham Corral Horse, and Whispering Pines Horse Camp (all reservable), making this a convenient staging area for multi-day paddling trips.
Paddlers should be prepared for the McKenzie's characteristic features in this section: shallow areas and braided channels that require attentive navigation. As with the entire McKenzie River system, watch for strainers and other river hazards. The park includes a vault toilet facility at the put-in area. Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles, including South Twin Lake, Graham Corral Horse, and Whispering Pines Horse Camp (all reservable), making this a convenient staging area for multi-day paddling trips.
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Amenities
parking
restrooms