Cathedral Park gives you public access to the water in Portland, OR. If it's full, Swan Island Boat Ramp in Portland is 3.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Park | Cathedral Park |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Cathedral Park is in Portland, Oregon. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Cathedral Park itself.
We don't have fee information for Cathedral Park, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Cathedral Park. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch in Portland, about 3 miles away.
Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch in Portland (3 miles), Swan Island Boat Ramp in Portland (3.3 miles) and Kelley Point Park Canoe Launch in Portland (3.6 miles).
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