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North Santiam State Recreation Area

Boat ramp · on North Santiam River · near Lyons · Oregon

Algal bloom precaution

Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for North Santiam River 7.6 km from this launch (July 2, 2026). Precaution issued due to measurement of low-level cyanotoxins. Area spans from Bennett Dam below Camp Taloali up to Big Cliff Reservoir. 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
Managed by
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Website
oregon.gov
Coordinates
44.77289, -122.56732

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge LITTLE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR MEHAMA, OR, 1.4 mi from this launch on North Santiam River: water level, flow, water temperature, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On North Santiam River

River in Oregon. All launches on North Santiam River.

Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

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.