Clackamette Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Willamette River in Gladstone, OR. The launch sits in Dahl Beach. The drive from Portland covers roughly 11 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Dahl Beach in Gladstone (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gladstone, OR |
| Water | Willamette River |
| Park | Dahl Beach |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Oregon access sites: Oregon State Marine Board.
Clackamette Park Boat Ramp is one of 14 public launches on Willamette River. Boat ramps on Willamette River
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Clackamette Park Boat Ramp is in Gladstone, Oregon. Open the map link to see where Clackamette Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Willamette River, in Gladstone.
We don't have fee information for Clackamette Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch in Portland, about 17 miles away.
Dahl Beach in Gladstone (under 1 mile), Sportcraft Landing Boat Ramp in Gladstone (under 1 mile) and Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone (under 1 mile).
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