Oregon / North Umpqua River /

Amacher Park

Boat ramp · on North Umpqua River · near Winchester · Oregon

Algal bloom advisory

Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae advisory for North Umpqua River 7.4 km from this launch (January 1, 2024). PERMANENT RECREATIONAL USE ADVISORY. The advisory covers the South Umpqua River from Canyonville downstream to the confluence with the mainstream Umpqua River, and the mainstream Umpqua River downstream past Elkton to Sawyers Rapids. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop algae blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Fee
Free
Ramp lanes
1
Managed by
Douglas County
Website
co.douglas.or.us
Coordinates
43.28166, -123.35631

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge NORTH UMPQUA RIVER AT WINCHESTER, OR, 2.9 mi from this launch on North Umpqua River: water level, flow, water temperature, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

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