McKay Creek South
Boat ramp · on McKay Reservoir · near Pendleton · Oregon
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (May 15, 2026). Precaution issued due to visible bloom (see image below) Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2024 and 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · 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
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Website
- fws.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.58112, -118.78335
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On McKay Reservoir
Reservoir in Oregon. All launches on McKay Reservoir.
Community
Where people who use McKay Reservoir talk about it.
Nearby launches
- McKay Creek North · 1.6 mi · McKay Reservoir
- Umatilla Hatchery Ramp · 6.5 mi · Umatilla River
- Indian Lake Campground · 18.3 mi · Indian Lake
- Cold Springs Reservoir Boat Launch · 25.7 mi · Cold Springs Reservoir
- Warehouse Beach Paddle Launch · 29.0 mi · Lake Wallula
- Warehouse Beach Boat Ramp · 29.1 mi · Lake Wallula
Sources
- Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites record fead1fb8-b5a1-4a70-82ca-10b1bcb50ef4 · OSMB terms: cite OSMB as the source, describe modifications, no implied endorsement (ArcGIS item 63176689a50541b8863b530b29f9ea36)
Why it is listed as public: listed by Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.