Pins from OpenStreetMap coordinates. Grey pins are launches without a name in OpenStreetMap.
Portland city guide
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Boat launch ramps (30)
Boones Ferry County Boat Launch
Boones Ferry County Boat Launch
CD Hale Road
Canoe Launch
Cathedral Park
Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Clackamette Park Boat Ramp
County Line Washougal River Boat Access Ramp
Dahl Beach
Elmer Feldheimer Boat Landing
Estacada Lake Boat Ramp
Farmington Paddle Launch
George Rogers Park
Gilbert River Boat Ramp
Kayak Launch
La Center Shore Launch
Lacamas Lake Boat Access Ramp
Lacamas Lake Boat Launch
Langsdorf Landing Boat Launch
Lower McIver Boat Ramp
Meldrum Bar Park
Meldrum Bar Park
Milwaukie Bay Boat Launch
Parker's Landing Boat Ramp
Pekin Ferry Boat Launch
Poet's Beach
Rooster Rock Boat Launch
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch
Boat rentals (6)
Hayden Island Boat Rentals
Portland Electric Boat Co
The Paddle Shack
eNRG Kayaking
Kayak Rental
Ridgefield Kayak Rentals
Handy gear
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Frequently asked questions
How many boat ramps are near Portland, OR?
We list 30 named boat launches from OpenStreetMap near Portland.
Where can I rent a boat in Portland?
Rental businesses listed here: Hayden Island Boat Rentals; Portland Electric Boat Co; The Paddle Shack; eNRG Kayaking; Kayak Rental; Ridgefield Kayak Rentals. Check each company’s website for boats, hours and prices.
Do I need a permit to boat in Oregon?
Out-of-state motorboats (and sailboats 12 feet or longer) need a $30 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit from the Oregon State Marine Board, valid one year, and must stop at boat inspection stations. Non-motorized boats such as kayaks, rafts and paddleboards need a Waterway Access Permit: $6 for 7 days, $20 for a calendar year or $35 for two years, plus a small online fee. Children 13 and younger are exempt.