City: Springfield, OR
County: Lane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.07685000, -122.76485000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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
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II
This location is on this run
6. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge
24.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (11.6 mi from take-out)
5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam
15.0 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (46.8 mi from take-out)
3. Olallie Campground to Paradise Campground
8.3 mi
50 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (46.9 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
Walterville offers convenient access to the McKenzie River via a concrete boat ramp approximately 20 feet wide, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and recreational boats. Located off Highway 126 in the Springfield area, this access point provides parking for about 4 vehicles with trailers and includes vault restroom facilities. The site serves as a practical launch point for exploring this popular Oregon river corridor.
The McKenzie River in this section flows through the Cascade Range with varying conditions—the upper sections offer Class III+ rapids, while lower sections drop to Class II+ with occasional Class III features. Water levels support kayak and small boat traffic across a wide range of flows (600-6,000 cfs), with seasonal variations affecting paddling difficulty. Nearby amenities include Cascara Campground and Sky Camp within 10 miles, plus access to recreation areas like Fall Creek Lake and Dexter Lake if you're exploring beyond the river. Check the USGS gauge at Vida downstream to assess current conditions before launching.
The McKenzie River in this section flows through the Cascade Range with varying conditions—the upper sections offer Class III+ rapids, while lower sections drop to Class II+ with occasional Class III features. Water levels support kayak and small boat traffic across a wide range of flows (600-6,000 cfs), with seasonal variations affecting paddling difficulty. Nearby amenities include Cascara Campground and Sky Camp within 10 miles, plus access to recreation areas like Fall Creek Lake and Dexter Lake if you're exploring beyond the river. Check the USGS gauge at Vida downstream to assess current conditions before launching.
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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