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The facility is a well lighted, secure marina located midpoint on the Multnomah Channel at river mile 14 (land mile 16 on Hwy 30). The marina includes a fuel dock dispensing gas, diesel, and propane, a small convenience store, restrooms included with showers, washers and dryers for tenants and for the public. 'Rocky Point Landing,' as this locality was known in the 1870's, was the eastern terminus of a road that meandered through the hills between Hillsboro and Sauvie Island. A ferry made regular trips between Sauvie Island and Rocky Point Landing. At that time, Rocky Point Landing consisted

This is a large, new, two-land boat launch located at the west end of Rainier and immediately adjacent to the Rainier City Park. The launch can be exceptionally busy during certain fishing seasons. Though this site was primarily developed for motorized boats, there is typically an easily accessible sandy beach just downstream of the boat ramp which provides an easy sandy water access opportunity. Launching from the sand upstream of the boat launch can be dangerous due to very swift currents that can sweep boaters into the large breakwater protecting the boat ramp docks. The City Park upstream

A small but well maintained launch dedicated to non-motorized boats at the eastern end of Rainier. The site has a sandy beach launch that is nearly always there, restrooms, and easy access to downtown Rainier. The site is a part of the Rainier transient tie up area. There is lots of parking and the site provides a safer and less crowded launch option than the Rainier Boat Ramp, which is located at the western end of town. Safety Notes: Sandy beach provides a great launch and landing site. The site is next to a transient moorage and a working shipyard and tug operation. Be extra careful

Park, boat ramp, kayak store, camping, and tons of parking. There is interpretive signage on a nature walking trail around the site and in the Next Adventure Scappoose Bay Paddling Center store. Though the site includes a motorized boat launch, paddlers typically take advantage of the low paddlers launch dock which is accessed down the marina gangway. There are two special "paddlers only" loading and unloading short term parking spaces nearby the gangway.

Site of original Sams-Walker homestead. Developed to offer picnic area, short hiking trails, and access to the Columbia River. Like the St. Cloud site, the Sams-Walker Day Use site was not developed as a non-motorized boat access point. As such, if carrying a boat, it is a bit of a long walk from the parking area to the river, and the access to the river can be a bit difficult to negotiate.

The easiest public launch on the island, Puget Island Access boasts a large gravel parking lot with a short walk to nice sandy beach. Puget Island can be reached by car either by the bridge to Cathlamet or the toll ferry to Westport (which leaves Westport every hour at a quarter after, and leaves the Island every hour on the hour).

At the downstream end of St. Helens, a small, privately owned two-lane boat ramp offers access to the Columbia River. The site allows for quick loading and unloading, with longer-term parking available across the street. Like many ramps, it tends to be busy during fishing season. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting, as the access route leads through a narrow, congested channel shared with motorized boat traffic. Vehicles and trailers can be parked in the large lot across the street from the ramp. Adjacent to the ramp is the City of St. Helens–owned Grey Cliffs Waterfront Park

A spacious transient dock is available along the St. Helens waterfront, with a $15 fee for 24-hour use and registration required upon arrival. The dock is adjacent to Columbia View Park—a charming, well-maintained city park featuring grassy areas and picnic tables. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, a farmers' market takes place in the park’s parking lot every Thursday afternoon. Just a short walk away, visitors can explore downtown St. Helens with its variety of shops, restaurants, and lodging options.

This small City of Washougal–owned site offers off-street parking and a long fishing dock, and it serves as the western trailhead for a hike-and-bike trail that runs along the dike. The main feature of the park is a long floating dock, suitable for launching "carry-in" boats only. Motorized boats are not allowed, as the Washougal River is designated for non-motorized use. Swimming is permitted but at your own risk—no lifeguards are on duty at any swimming areas along the Washougal or Columbia Rivers within the city.

The Skamokawa Resort is the heart of Skamokawa. The resort includes a general store and vaction rentals. The Resort caters to non-motorized boaters and has a great low to the water dock for launching (free for Resort guests) and $5.00 for the general public. Lodging at the Resort includes eight hotel rooms and three luxury suites. The historic Redmen Interpretive Center just up the hill from the Skamokawa Resort. The Redmen Interpretive Center displays, exhibtis, and interprets a great deal of the area's history. Two restuarant/bars amd a post office are within easy walking distance.