Access Site
OR
Ben & Kay Dorris Park
McKenzie River • Gate Creek • Marten Creek • North Fork Gate Creek • South Fork Gate Creek
Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago
City: Vida, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.13165000, -122.51930000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II(III)
McKenzie - 5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
Current Conditions
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• 600.00-12000.00 cfs
McKenzie River near Vida, OR
Whitewater Runs on McKenzie 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)
This location is on this run
5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
15.0 mi
II
Downstream from here (6.4 mi to put-in)
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (29.5 mi from take-out)
3. Olallie Campground to Paradise Campground
8.3 mi
50 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (29.6 mi from take-out)
4. Frissell to Finn Rock
3.9 mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (34.7 mi from take-out)
2. Carmen Reservoir to Trail Bridge Reservoir
5.5 mi
V
Upstream from here (38.5 mi from take-out)
1. Clear Lake to Carmen Reservoir
1.4 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Ben & Kay Dorris Park is a county boat ramp located on the McKenzie River near Vida, Oregon, approximately 25 miles east of Springfield. The park offers good bank access and an easy boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats.
**Practical Information for Paddlers:** This is an excellent take-out point for upper McKenzie River trips, particularly recommended for avoiding Marten Rapids located just downstream. The park sits at roughly mile 9.2 on the river corridor and serves as either a convenient alternate put-in or take-out depending on your trip plans. The surrounding area is known for trout and steelhead fishing opportunities. Note that this is a good spot to exit the river before hazardous whitewater, with the next access point being Helfrich Landing further downstream.
**River Character:** The McKenzie River in this area flows through a scenic, lush corridor in the Cascade Range, known for its cool waters and abundant fish and wildlife. Paddlers should be aware of rapids downstream and plan their trips accordingly based on current water conditions and skill level.
**Practical Information for Paddlers:** This is an excellent take-out point for upper McKenzie River trips, particularly recommended for avoiding Marten Rapids located just downstream. The park sits at roughly mile 9.2 on the river corridor and serves as either a convenient alternate put-in or take-out depending on your trip plans. The surrounding area is known for trout and steelhead fishing opportunities. Note that this is a good spot to exit the river before hazardous whitewater, with the next access point being Helfrich Landing further downstream.
**River Character:** The McKenzie River in this area flows through a scenic, lush corridor in the Cascade Range, known for its cool waters and abundant fish and wildlife. Paddlers should be aware of rapids downstream and plan their trips accordingly based on current water conditions and skill level.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cougar Lake
Located within
McKenzie River Corridor
Located within
Blue River Lake
Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Silver Creek Boat Landing
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