Boat Ramps, Rentals & Marinas near Salem, OR

Boat launch ramps (from OpenStreetMap) and boat rentals near Salem, from OpenStreetMap plus rental companies' own websites.

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Boat launch ramps (3)

18 more launches without a name in OpenStreetMap are shown as grey pins on the map.

Boat rentals (2)

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Detroit Lake Marina

(503) 854-3423

All details (4)
  • Pleasure pontoons 18 to 24 ft and fishing pontoons, plus a ski boat and fishing boats
  • Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes
  • On Detroit Lake off OR-22 east of Salem; gas charged at marina prices after the rental
  • Damage deposit required; call to reserve

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Salem Kayak Rentals (Oregon Kayak Tours)

(503) 877-8449

  • Text to reserve
All details (4)
  • Paddleboard rentals with waterway access permit, life jacket, whistle and paddle included
  • Kayaks are for its guided kayak tours only
  • Equipment registered with the Oregon State Marine Board
  • Text to reserve

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Marinas (1)

Marinas near Salem on Detroit Lake. Services are listed only where the marina’s own website states them; call ahead for availability and rates.

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Detroit Lake Marina

Detroit, OR 97342 · (503) 854-3423

On Detroit Lake

All details (4)
  • Seasonal, monthly and short-term moorage
  • Motorized and non-motorized boat rentals
  • Gasoline and a pump-out station
  • Small store with fishing supplies

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Frequently asked questions

How many boat ramps are near Salem, OR?

We list 3 named boat launches from OpenStreetMap near Salem, plus 18 unnamed launches shown on the map.

What marinas are near Salem, OR?

Marinas listed here, each checked on its own website: Detroit Lake Marina (Detroit Lake). Contact each marina for slip availability and rates.

Where can I rent a boat in Salem?

Rental businesses listed here: Detroit Lake Marina; Salem Kayak Rentals (Oregon Kayak Tours). 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.

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