paddling

Join the Clackamas River Basin Council, We Love Clean Rivers, and a flotilla of over 300 volunteers in rafts, kayaks, drift boats, and SCUBA gear to scour the Clackamas River's streambed and banks for trash. Each year, an average of 2-3 tons of garbage is collected, over half of which is recycled. This is the longest-running on-water cleanup event of its kind in Oregon.

Pre-registration is required at:
http://www.welovecleanrivers.org/clackamas-down-the-river-clean-up-sep/

All non-motorized paddle crafts may participate and launch at one of four parks: McIver (Lower Boat Ramp), Barton, Carver, and Riverside Park during a rolling start from 7:30-9:30AM. Boaters must have Class II+ whitewater experience, provide all their own gear, shuttle, and wear a life jacket.

On-water and on-land volunteer opportunities are available too! SCUBA divers and free divers are also welcome. Free BBQ featuring 3 Guys Grilling of Damascus and prizes at Barton Park for all volunteers from 3:00-5:00PM.

Want to learn how to kayak?  Don't have the equipment?  Join a ranger for a 2 to 2.5 hour guided paddle on a protected part of the gorgeous Columbia River.

Park provides kayaks, paddles, and PFDs.  Learn paddling basics such as strokes, gear selection, and paddle safety.  Suitable for beginners.  Participants must be 8 years and older--youth must be accompanied by an adult; youth 8 to 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.

$15 per person + $5 Day Use Pass or Annual Pass where required (Rooster Rock).

 Call for reservations:  1-800-452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Rooster Rock Kayak Tour Dates

3rd  FRIDAYS    (Sunset Paddle)

• July 15  |  7:30 PM
• August 19  |  7:00 PM
• September 16  |  6 PM

Last  SUNDAYS     (Morning Paddle)

• June 26  |  9 AM
•  July 31  |  9 AM
• August 28  |  9 AM

Want to learn how to kayak?  Don't have the equipment?  Join a ranger for a 2 to 2.5 hour guided paddle on a protected part of the gorgeous Columbia River.

Park provides kayaks, paddles, and PFDs.  Learn paddling basics such as strokes, gear selection, and paddle safety.  Suitable for beginners.  Participants must be 8 years and older--youth must be accompanied by an adult; youth 8 to 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.

$15 per person + $5 Day Use Pass or Annual Pass where required (Rooster Rock).

Call for reservations:  1-800-452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Rooster Rock Kayak Tour Dates

3rd  FRIDAYS    (Sunset Paddle)

• July 15  |  7:30 PM
• August 19  |  7:00 PM
• September 16  |  6 PM

Last  SUNDAYS     (Morning Paddle)

• June 26  |  9 AM
•  July 31  |  9 AM
• August 28  |  9 AM

Want to learn how to kayak?  Don't have the equipment?  Join a ranger for a 2 to 2.5 hour guided paddle on a protected part of the gorgeous Columbia River.

Park provides kayaks, paddles, and PFDs.  Learn paddling basics such as strokes, gear selection, and paddle safety.  Suitable for beginners.  Participants must be 8 years and older--youth must be accompanied by an adult; youth 8 to 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.

$15 per person + $5 Day Use Pass or Annual Pass where required (Rooster Rock).  Call for reservations:  1-800-452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Rooster Rock Kayak Tour Dates

3rd  FRIDAYS    (Sunset Paddle)

• July 15  |  7:30 PM
• August 19  |  7:00 PM
• September 16  |  6 PM

Last  SUNDAYS     (Morning Paddle)

• June 26  |  9 AM
• July 31  |  9 AM
• August 28  |  9 AM

Join the Estuary Partnership for a family friendly canoe paddle through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Participants paddle 14-passenger 29' canoes to Lake River's confluence with the Columbia River. Bring your lunch- we'll have picnic on the beach. Estuary Partnership staff will be on each canoe to steer, offer paddling advice, and share information about the river and surrounding ecosystem.

Who can paddle?

Big Canoe trips are open to the public and are suitable for ages 5 and up. Previous paddling experience is not necessary.