Oregon / Eckman Lake /
W. B. Nelson State Park
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Eckman Lake · near Waldport · Oregon
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae advisory for this water (August 28, 2026). Advisory issued due to toxin over recreational use value. 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 to 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
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Free
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Website
- oregon.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.41526, -124.03476
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Eckman Lake
Lake in Oregon. All launches on Eckman Lake.
Nearby launches
- Port of Alsea Ramp · 1.8 mi · Alsea Bay
- East Alsea Riviera Drive public boat launch · 6.6 mi · Alsea River
- East Alsea Riviera Drive public boat ramp · 6.6 mi · Alsea River
- Beaver Creek Day Use · 7.5 mi · Beaver Creek
- Barclay Slide · 8.8 mi · Alsea River
- Quarry Hole · 9.5 mi · Alsea River
Sources
- Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites record 8570aa5d-9b11-4526-ada6-5a1da0e4fd81 · 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.