Scappoose Bay Marine Park

Scappoose Bay Marine Park is a recreational area owned and operated by the Port of Columbia County. The marina offers a public boat launch with access to the Columbia River and a separate dock for launching kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards adjacent to miles of flat water estuaries secluded from boat traffic.

Scappoose Bay is a body of water of the Multnomah Channel and influenced by the Lower Columbia River. The intricate network of sheltered creeks, tributaries and channels are protected waterways rich in wildlife that make it a perfect destination for paddling adventures. Located one mile upstream of the Columbia River where it enters the Multnomah Channel, Scappoose Bay also offers easy access to great fishing and power boat activity. The Columbia River is the place to find returning Chinook and coho salmon as well as deep-swimming sturgeon.

If you love fishing, boating, kayaking or just enjoying the outdoors, you’ll have a great time at Scappoose Bay!

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Public Amenities at Scappoose Bay Marine Park:

  • 3-lane boat ramp with access to the Columbia River and Multnomah Channel
  • Water depth runs from 6-10 feet
  • Separate launching dock for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
  • Vehicle parking for trucks and boat trailers
  • Paved 0.7-mile loop nature trail
  • Gazebo picnic area (reservations required for special events)
  • Public restroom 
  • Short-term moorage ($20/night)
  • Next Adventure Scappoose Bay Paddling Center
  • Bayport RV Park & Campground

Within the Security Gate:

  • 26 boat houses
  • 3 floating homes
  • Approx. 100 boat slips (3-month minimum moorage is required)
 
Day Use Fee (Parking and/or Launch) $10.00

Annual Permit (Parking and/or Launch) - In-County Residents

             (Can be purchased at Next Adventure (kayak store) or the Port Office along with a valid Oregon picture I.D.) 

$86.00
Annual Permit (Parking and/or Launch) - Out-of-County Residents

$110.00

Annual Permit (Parking and/or Launch) - In-County Residents over age 62 or qualified military

               (Can be purchased at Next Adventure (kayak store) or the Port Office with a valid Oregon picture I.D.) 

$51.00
Annual Permit (Parking and/or Launch) - Out-of-County Residents over age 62 or qualified military $67.00
Transient Moorage Fee $20.00
Fine for No Permit or Payment Receipt Displayed $25.00
Gazebo Rental (per day) $40.00
Gazebo Rental Deposit (refundable) $25.00

 

Scappoose Bay Marine Park is a Certified Clean Marina by the Oregon State Marine Board, a voluntary program that works to protect and improve local water quality by promoting the use of environmentally sensitive practices at marinas.  Certification and recognition as an Oregon Clean Marina signifies a marina's commitment to a cleaner marine environment to help protect Oregon's waterways. 

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River with boat houses at marina, trees, sky
Building with parked cars outside, boat ramp, docks, moored boats, river, trees, sky
Boat ramp, docks, river, boats, kayaks being unloaded, trees, sky
Boat ramp, docks, boats tied up to the dock, trees, building, sky
Aerial of two boats being loaded onto trailers at boat ramp, two kayakers
Sailboats moored at the marina docks, river, trees, sky
Exterior of the Scappoose Bay Paddling Center building, people walking with paddles, parked cars
Exterior of the Scappoose Bay Paddling Center building, parked cars
Dock with kayaks and paddle boards tied up, people kayaking in the distance, people on the dock in life jackets
Kayaks tied up to the dock, two people paddle boarding in the river
Four people kayaking on the river, boat houses, river, trees, sky
Kayaker on river with ducks swimming nearby, marina with boats in background, trees, sky
Six people on stand up paddle boards in river, marina with boats in background, trees, sky
Boat houses, marina with boats tied up, boat launch, sunset, trees
Docks with boats tied up, boat launch, sunset, trees