Access Site
OR
Taylor Landing RV Park and Marina
McKenzie River • Walterville Canal
Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago
City: Springfield, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.07606000, -122.74291670
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II
McKenzie - 6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
Current Conditions
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• 900.00-2000.00 cfs
McKenzie River below Leaburg DAM, near Leaburg, OR
Whitewater Runs on McKenzie River
6 runs (4 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
This location is on this run
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (10.2 mi from take-out)
5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
15.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (45.4 mi from take-out)
3. Olallie Campground to Paradise Campground
8.3 mi
50 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (45.5 mi from take-out)
4. Frissell to Finn Rock
3.9 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
Taylor Landing offers small boat access to the McKenzie River in Springfield, located off Taylors Landing Road with 14 parking spaces available. This is one of 32 boat ramps along the McKenzie River, making it a convenient launching point for kayakers and canoeists exploring this popular waterway. The facility provides basic access infrastructure, though paddlers should note the limited parking and confirm current conditions before visiting, as water levels and ramp conditions can vary seasonally.
The McKenzie River offers diverse paddling opportunities through the Cascade Range landscape. Those planning to launch here will find additional recreation nearby, including Fall Creek Lake and Dexter Lake, both within 10 miles and offering alternative paddling destinations. For overnight trips, Sky Camp and Cascara Campground are located within the immediate area. The broader McKenzie Watershed system is well-managed with seven Forest Service boat ramps and state-maintained facilities, so paddlers should explore nearby launch options if Taylor Landing is at capacity or if water conditions are unsuitable.
The McKenzie River offers diverse paddling opportunities through the Cascade Range landscape. Those planning to launch here will find additional recreation nearby, including Fall Creek Lake and Dexter Lake, both within 10 miles and offering alternative paddling destinations. For overnight trips, Sky Camp and Cascara Campground are located within the immediate area. The broader McKenzie Watershed system is well-managed with seven Forest Service boat ramps and state-maintained facilities, so paddlers should explore nearby launch options if Taylor Landing is at capacity or if water conditions are unsuitable.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Fall Creek Lake
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Dexter Lake
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Lookout Point Lake
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Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area
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