Deschutes River (Deschutes County) Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Deschutes River in Oregon, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

33 public launches · 12 with trailer ramps · 19 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 25 confirmed free · 21 with restrooms

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Counties: Deschutes County

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Aspen Day Use Area

Deschutes River Woods, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2
Fee: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 3 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4787 · Website

Directions

Big River Boat Ramp

Three Rivers, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 14 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-388-5664 · Website

Directions: From Bend travel south on Hwy. 97 for about 17 miles, then make a right onto Vandervert Road. Make a left onto S. Century Dr. then another right to stay on S Century Dr. Follow S Century Dr. / NF-4205, then make a right onto Bonanza Lane, and another right to stay on Bonanza which will lead you into the campground.

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Bull Bend Campground

La Pine, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 23 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-388-5664 · Website

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Cline Falls State Park

Redmond, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 4 mi from Redmond

Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 541-388-6055 · Website

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Dillon Falls

Deschutes River Woods, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 4 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4000 · Website

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LaPine State Park

Three Rivers, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 17 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 800-551-6949 · Website

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Slough Camp

Sunriver, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 5 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4000 · Website

Directions

Wyeth Take Out

La Pine, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 22 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-388-5664 · Website

Directions: From Bend, OR: Head south on Highway 97 for approximately 27 miles and 8 miles west on County Road 43, then you will see a sign for the campground on the sound side of County Road 43.

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Benham Falls

Sunriver, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 5 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4000 · Website

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Cow Meadow

Three Rivers, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 24 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-389-3230 · Website

Directions: From Bend, OR: Travel about 45 miles south on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), 0.5 mile east on Forest Road 40, then 2 miles south on Forest Road 4000-790.

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Lava Island Take-Out

Deschutes River Woods, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Fee: Yes
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4787 · Website

Directions

Tetherow Log Jam Boat Ramp

La Pine, Deschutes County

Launch: Trailer launch
Fee: Yes
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 19 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-5300 · Website

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Harper Bridge River Access

Sunriver, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Surface: Dirt
Fee: Free
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 10 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Besson Day Use Area

Sunriver, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 9 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4000 · Website

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Pringle Falls Campground

La Pine, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 21 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4000

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Tenino Boating Site

La Pine, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 26 mi from Deschutes River Woods

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-388-5664 · Website

Notes: Open Open Year-Round.

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Deschutes River Boat Ramp near Three Rivers

Three Rivers, Deschutes County

Surface: Concrete
Fee: Free
Hours: dawn-dusk
Nearest town: 12 mi from Deschutes River Woods

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Drake Park

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Farewell Bend Park Beach Launch

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Farewell Bend Park Boat Launch

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: No

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Lower Bridge

Terrebonne, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Free
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 8 mi from Redmond

Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-296-1181

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Millers Landing Park

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Riverbend Park

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes: 1
Fee: Free
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend Park and Recreation District · 541-389-7275 · Website

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Wayside - Tumalo State Park

Bend, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Free
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 5 mi from Bend

Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 541-388-6055 · Website

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Big Eddy Trailhead

Deschutes River Woods, Deschutes County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Yes
Restroom: Yes

Managed by Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · 541-383-4787 · Website

Directions: From Bend, OR: Travel 7 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway 46), then approximately 2 miles south on Forest Road 41 and follow the signs to the Aspen Day Use area.

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