Boat Landing · McKenzie River · Below Leaburg Dam, near Walterville
Leaburg Landing
A no-frills gravel ramp on the easy water below Leaburg Dam — a working spot for anglers and floaters, not a scenic stop.
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Kayakgentle Class I-II water
Whitewater raftClass I-II
Drift boatpopular guide launch below the dam
Fishingknown spot for salmon and steelhead
Canoecalm, easy water
Paddleboardfine at normal flows, watch for boat trafficWest of Leaburg proper, a gravel ramp drops off Highway 126 onto the easy, wide water below Leaburg Dam — the kind of unhurried Class I-II stretch that makes up most of the lower McKenzie. Lane County Parks keeps it open dawn to dusk year-round, and it draws a steady mix of anglers working the bank, drift boat guides on half-day floats, and families out for a straightforward paddle.
There’s nothing polished about it — a gravel ramp, a handful of parking spots, and a portable restroom that shows up for the summer season and leaves with it.
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Getting there & parking +
From Highway 126 near milepost 19.7, watch for signage near Walterville; the landing sits just off the highway with direct river access.
Facilities & accessibility +
- Gravel boat ramp
- Portable restroom (May–October only)
- Bank access
Small and simple — this is a launch point first, not a park to spend the day at.
River conditions & hazards +
The water here is gentle by McKenzie standards — mostly Class I-II riffles rather than technical whitewater — but it’s still cold, snowmelt-fed current, and flows can rise quickly after fall and winter storms. The small parking area fills fast on summer weekends, so arrive early if you’re hoping to launch.
Nearby landings & float planner +
This stretch is where the McKenzie settles into the easier, family-friendly water that runs most of the way to Eugene.
Fishing at this landing +
A well-known local spot for salmon and steelhead in season, with easy bank access alongside the ramp for anglers who’d rather not launch a boat at all.
