City: Springfield, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.09061000, -123.02451000
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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
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II
Upstream from here (4.3 mi from take-out)
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (28.9 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
Deadmond's Ferry Landing provides boat access to the McKenzie River near Springfield, making it a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring this popular central Oregon waterway. The site offers access to both the main channel and backwater areas, giving paddlers options depending on their skill level and interests. Note that motorized boats (except rescue craft) are not permitted in the mainstem river above the Goodpasture Covered Bridge, so check current regulations before launching.
The McKenzie River in this area offers diverse paddling opportunities ranging from Class II to Class III+ whitewater, with recommended trip distances of around 13 miles that can be completed in one to three days. Water flows typically range from 600 to 6,000 CFS, making the river suitable for kayaks and canoes across a variety of conditions. The Oregon State Marine Board has invested in improvements to boat access sites along the McKenzie, including parking and restroom facilities funded through boat registration and titling fees.
Several campground options are available within 10 miles of the landing, including South Twin Lake, Graham Corral Horse, and Whispering Pines Horse Camp—all offering reservations. The site's proximity to Springfield provides easy access to supplies and services before heading out on the water.
The McKenzie River in this area offers diverse paddling opportunities ranging from Class II to Class III+ whitewater, with recommended trip distances of around 13 miles that can be completed in one to three days. Water flows typically range from 600 to 6,000 CFS, making the river suitable for kayaks and canoes across a variety of conditions. The Oregon State Marine Board has invested in improvements to boat access sites along the McKenzie, including parking and restroom facilities funded through boat registration and titling fees.
Several campground options are available within 10 miles of the landing, including South Twin Lake, Graham Corral Horse, and Whispering Pines Horse Camp—all offering reservations. The site's proximity to Springfield provides easy access to supplies and services before heading out on the water.
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