Sellwood Riverfront Park gives you public access to the water on Willamette River in Portland, OR. Closest alternative: Willamette Park in Portland (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Water | Willamette River |
| Park | Sellwood Riverfront Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Sellwood Riverfront Park, check closures with Oregon State Marine Board.
Sellwood Riverfront Park is one of 14 public launches on Willamette River. Boat ramps on Willamette River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Sellwood Riverfront Park is in Portland, Oregon. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sellwood Riverfront Park.
Sellwood Riverfront Park is on Willamette River.
We don't have fee information for Sellwood Riverfront Park, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Sellwood Riverfront Park and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch in Portland, about 10 miles away.
Willamette Park in Portland (under 1 mile), Milwaukie Bay Boat Launch in Portland (1.9 miles) and South Waterfront Greenway in Portland (2.3 miles).
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