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Access Site OR

Oasis RV Park

Snake River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Huntington, OR
County: Malheur County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.26410000, -117.12663000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Oasis RV Park provides convenient public boat ramp access to the Snake River near Huntington, Oregon, with easy paved road access and a gravel parking lot. The facility offers RV and tent camping with hookups, clean restrooms, and ADA-accessible amenities. Day-use access is available for $2 per vehicle, with camping fees starting at $5/night for tent sites and $8/night for RV sites. Contact the facility at 208-384-3300 for current information and reservations.

The Snake River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 9) with strong current averaging 10.8 feet per second and substantial flow volume (approximately 49,000 cubic feet per second). The river's steep average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile indicates fast-moving water with swift currents—conditions suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboaters. The site sits near Brownlee Reservoir's southern end, known for excellent fishing. Paddlers should be prepared for a large, powerful river system and check current water conditions before launching. The nearby town of Weiser, Idaho (approximately 20 miles away) offers supplies and services.
Federal Facility Information
208-384-3300 Free Access

Steck Park offers access to Brownlee Reservoir along the Snake River from the Idaho side of Hell's Canyon. The park is at the southern end of the 56-mile-long reservoir, not far from the town of Weiser, Idaho. Brownlee is among Idaho's most heavily fished waters. Each year, about 10,000 visitors use the site to enjoy boating and prime catfish, crappie, and smallmouth bass fishing - considered the...

Steck Park offers access to Brownlee Reservoir along the Snake River from the Idaho side of Hell's Canyon. The park is at the southern end of the 56-mile-long reservoir, not far from the town of Weiser, Idaho. Brownlee is among Idaho's most heavily fished waters. Each year, about 10,000 visitors use the site to enjoy boating and prime catfish, crappie, and smallmouth bass fishing - considered the best in Idaho and Oregon.

Visitors can camp in two areas. The lower campground is in the older, shaded part of the park and provides 21 sites (16 of these for RVs). The newer area has 23 campsites, 4 of which are group sites. Steck Park also has two boat launching facilities including a ramp near the lower campground offering access for car-top boats and small trailered boats and an extended, low-water ramp (useable down to 2055' water level) at the far end of the park.

In addition to camp sites, the park has a potable water for every three sites, vault toilets, an RV dump station, and a fish cleaning station. Steck Park is a fee area - Day Use - $2.00; Tent Camping - $5.00/night; RV Camping - $8.00/night. There is a seasonal camp host on site. No reservations. First-come, first-served.

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