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Access Site OR

Slough Camp

Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Sunriver, OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.94525421, -121.43050474
WHW9+4Q Sunriver, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend, OR Same River 1.4 mi away
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DESCHUTES River Below WICKIUP Reservoir Near LA PINE, OR Same River 22 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V Deschutes - 04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Deschutes River
15 runs (13 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
IV-V Put-in at this location 04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
3.0 mi
IV+ Put-in at this location 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
1.3 mi
III+ Put-in at this location 06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
2.0 mi
I Take-out at this location 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
17.5 mi
V Downstream from here (3.6 mi to put-in) 07. Lava Island Falls to Meadow Picnic Area
1.1 mi
IV Downstream from here (4.8 mi to put-in) 08. Meadow Picnic Area to Farewell Bend Park
4.3 mi
I-II Downstream from here (9.5 mi to put-in) 09. Farewell Bend Park to Sawyer Park
5.1 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (12.7 mi to put-in) 10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park
5.5 mi 57 ft/mi
III Downstream from here (14.7 mi to put-in) 11. Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park
13.0 mi 21 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (28.6 mi to put-in) 12. Tetherow Crossing Park to Lower Bridge
7.8 mi 27 ft/mi
III-IV+ Downstream from here (30.1 mi to put-in) 13. Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir
15.6 mi 39 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (9.9 mi from take-out) 02. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
15.7 mi
I(IV) Upstream from here (18.0 mi from take-out) 01. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls
10.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III 58 mi away K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls
52.8 mi 12 ft/mi
III 96 mi away L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River
43.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Slough Camp offers a convenient boat ramp access point on the Deschutes River near Sunriver, situated among mature ponderosa pines along a scenic bend in the river. The site includes a boat ramp, vault toilet, and several picnic tables, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. This location provides access to the scenic, relatively gentle lower Deschutes River with its characteristic lazy curves and scenic canyon views.

Paddlers launching here can enjoy a pleasant downstream float to the Dillon Falls Day Use Area and Boat Ramp, passing through the restored Ryan Meadow section where recent habitat work has reconnected the river with backwater sloughs. The area is situated within the Deschutes National Forest, offering a scenic paddle through ponderosa forest and open terrain. **Note:** Water levels fluctuate seasonally due to dam operations—drawdown begins September 16, and refill starts January 1. Check current conditions before visiting during these periods, as water levels may affect ramp usability.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Deschutes National Forest Located within