Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch, a kayak and canoe launch, is located in Portland. It's listed as free to use. The drive from Vancouver covers roughly 3.1 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Kelley Point Park Canoe Launch in Portland is 3 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Water | Bybee Lake |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
Closures and rules for Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch: Oregon State Marine Board.
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch is in Portland, Oregon. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch itself.
Bybee Lake, in Portland.
According to the map data there is no fee at Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Boat Ramp in Vancouver (2.3 miles), Cathedral Park in Portland (3 miles) and Kelley Point Park Canoe Launch in Portland (3 miles).
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