Boat Landing · Parks · McKenzie River · Where the McKenzie meets the Willamette · Eugene/Coburg, OR
Armitage Park
The last stop on the McKenzie — a shaded, well-loved county park and campground just upstream of where the river gives itself up to the Willamette.
Armitage Park is where the McKenzie River project ends and the river itself nearly does too — this 64-acre Lane County park sits just a few miles above the confluence with the Willamette, and it’s built to match the occasion. There’s a paved boat ramp with real trailer parking, a year-round campground with hookups and hot showers, picnic shelters, two dog parks, and a paved nature trail along the bank. For a lot of lower-river trips — floats that started as far up as Hendrick’s Bridge or Hayden Bridge — this is the final take-out.
It doesn’t feel like a boat landing so much as a proper park that happens to have one, which makes it as good a place to end a river day as it is to start one.
More detail
Getting there & parking+
From I-5, take exit 199 (Coburg) and follow Coburg Road south for about 2.4 miles; the park entrance is on the right at 90064 Coburg Road, Eugene. The boat ramp and trailer lot are clearly signed once inside the park.
Water recreation+
Kayakwide, easy ramp onto flat water
Whitewater raftFlatwater — no rapids
Drift boatthe standard take-out for full lower-river floats
Fishingtrout, salmon and steelhead, ODFW-listed
Canoeeasy loading, plenty of parking
Paddleboardcalm water and a riverside trail for launchingChoose what brings you here
Boat landing details
Day Pass ($5) or Annual Pass ($40) required for day use. Get a day pass → (annual passes sold separately — buy here)
River conditions & hazards+
The water near the ramp can run shallow and braided, splitting into multiple channels depending on flow — watch for strainers in the side channels especially at lower water. The current picks up as it funnels toward the Willamette confluence a few miles below the park, so paddlers continuing downstream should be alert for changing channel conditions.
Conditions here can change with a single storm or a fallen tree — check for reported obstructions before you head out:
Nearby landings & float planner+
Beyond here the McKenzie disappears into the Willamette — Armitage is the last formal landing on the river, and the natural place for a lower-river trip to end.
Fishing at this landing+
Armitage is a listed Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife access point, with trout, spring Chinook salmon, and steelhead all present in this stretch.
At this park
This is the most developed landing in the entire lower-river system — expect crowds on summer weekends, especially around the campground and dog parks.
Camping here
Dog parks
The dog parks sit within the main park grounds, alongside the campground and picnic areas — a popular stop for locals, not just river-day visitors.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions+
Is there a fee to park or launch at Armitage Park?
County pass required
Day Pass ($5) or Annual Pass ($40) required for day use. Get a day pass → (annual passes sold separately — buy here) Camping runs roughly $20/night (tent) to $38.50/night (premium full hookup), plus a $75 group-site rateverify.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes — Armitage Park has two off-leash dog parks (one large, one small). See the Dog Parks tab above for details. Standard leash rules apply on the rest of the grounds.
Is there camping nearby?
Yes — Armitage Park has its own year-round campground with tent and full-hookup RV sites, showers, and laundry. See the Campground tab above for details.
Is Armitage Park accessible, or good for beginners and families?
The boat ramp, park roads, and river-side nature trail are paved, which makes this one of the more accessible landings on the river, though specific ADA parking or restroom details haven’t been confirmedverify — call ahead if that matters for your trip.
When’s the best time to visit?
The campground operates year-round, but late spring through fall (roughly May–October) sees the most river and campground trafficverify.
Fees, hours, and pass requirements shown here are accurate as of August 2026 and subject to change — verify current pricing before your trip.
