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Access Site OR

Myrtle Creek Gravel Bar

South Umpqua River • Myrtle Creek • North Myrtle Creek • South Myrtle Creek

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Myrtle Creek, OR
County: Douglas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.01797000, -123.30023000
2M9X+5W Myrtle Creek, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Umpqua River near Brockway, OR Same River 9.4 mi away
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South Umpqua River at Melrose, OR Same River 17.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Umpqua River
6 runs
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
II-III This location is on this run 6. Canyonville Park to Lawson Bar
5.1 mi 12 ft/mi
I-II Take-out at this location 7. Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck
7.7 mi 6 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (9.4 mi from take-out) 5. MP 22 to Days Creek
14.5 mi 13 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (21.3 mi from take-out) 4. Three C Rocks to MP 22
8.3 mi 23 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (28.9 mi from take-out) 3. Campbell Falls to Three C Rock
9.5 mi 29 ft/mi
II-IV+ Upstream from here (35.8 mi from take-out) 2. South Umpqua Falls to Boulder Creek Campground
6.5 mi 34 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Myrtle Creek Gravel Bar provides a gravel bar launch onto the South Umpqua River in Douglas County. This access point is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and small to medium-sized boats seeking to paddle the South Umpqua. The site offers basic amenities including picnic areas and restroom facilities, making it a convenient stopping point for a day on the water.

The South Umpqua River in this area is popular for fishing, with smallmouth bass and steelhead being common catches. Paddlers should be aware of a permanent cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued by the Oregon Health Authority for the Umpqua and South Umpqua Rivers—check current conditions before your trip. The access site is located near Myrtle Creek in Douglas County and can be reached via OR-138 W and Fort McKay Road. For the most current information on water conditions, seasonal closures, or facility status, contact Douglas County Parks, which manages 23 boat ramps throughout the county.
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