Boat Landing · McKenzie River · East of Leaburg, mid-McKenzie canyon
Rennie’s Landing
A quick, simple BLM stop about two miles below Silver Creek — barely a break in the current before the next rapid.
On the water here
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KayakPopular mid-run access between Silver Creek and Brown’s Hole
Whitewater raftClass II-III
Drift boatSimpler BLM access — not confirmed as a trailer launch verify
FishingBank and wade fishing along the gravel verify
CanoeOnly for confident paddlers — whitewater in both directions
PaddleboardSame caution as canoeRennie’s Landing is the BLM’s other river access point in the Silver Creek stretch — smaller and less improved than its well-known neighbor two miles upstream, but it does the same job: a place to put a boat in or pull one out along a lively piece of the McKenzie’s mid-canyon whitewater. It sits about two miles below Silver Creek Landing and just downstream of Eagle Rock Rapid, with Brown’s Hole (Class III-) waiting about a mile further on. Kayakers use it as a quick mid-run access point; rafters and drift boaters pass it more often than they stop at it.
It’s a working piece of river infrastructure, not a destination — simple, functional, and easy to miss if you’re not looking for it.
More detail
Getting there & parking +
From Highway 126 east of Leaburg, Rennie’s Landing is reached via a spur off the highway on the river’s north side, roughly two miles downstream of Silver Creek Landing exact turn and mile marker. There is no confirmed developed parking area — expect a simple pull-off.
Facilities & accessibility +
- BLM river access point
- Gravel bar / bank access verify
- No restrooms confirmed verify
This is a simple access point, not a developed park — bring what you need.
River conditions & hazards +
Rennie’s Landing sits inside the same Class II-III reach that runs from Finn Rock down past Silver Creek, with Brown’s Hole (Class III-) roughly a mile downstream and Marten Rapid (Class III) a few miles further, at the approach to Ben & Kay Dorris County Park. Anyone launching or taking out here should be comfortable reading moving water — the current is faster than it looks from the bank, the water stays cold year-round, and there’s no lifeguard on this stretch.
Conditions here can change with a single storm or a fallen tree — check these live sources before you head out:
Live conditions & recent trip reports — American Whitewater →
Nearby landings & float planner +
Rennie’s sits neatly between two better-known landings, which is probably why it stays quiet.
Fishing at this landing +
Bank and wade access along the gravel for trout and steelhead, in the same cold, fast water that draws anglers to the rest of this reach.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions +
Is there a fee to park or launch at Rennie’s Landing?
None posted.
Are dogs allowed?
Not specifically confirmed for this landing. Oregon state parks and USFS/county sites along the McKenzie generally expect dogs on a leash — check on arrival. verify
Is there camping nearby?
See Nearby landings & float planner above for what’s up- and downstream. We’re building out dedicated campground listings for the McKenzie River separately — check back soon for direct links from here.
Is Rennie’s Landing accessible, or good for beginners and families?
Accessibility hasn’t been specifically confirmed here — see Facilities & accessibility above for what we know, and call ahead if accessible parking or a firm path to the water matters for your trip. verify
When’s the best time to visit?
Late spring through summer is typical, once early-season runoff eases (roughly May–September); flows and hazards change through the season, so check current conditions before a whitewater run. verify
Fees, hours, and pass requirements shown here are accurate as of August 2026 and subject to change — verify current pricing before your trip.
