The Willamette River Water Trail

Distinguished as one of 35 National Water Trails in the United States, and one of 2 in Oregon, the Willamette River Water Trail is an assemblage of properties that provide access and campsites for paddlers along 187 miles of the mainstem Willamette River, as well as several miles of the Coast Fork Willamette, Middle Fork Willamette, and McKenzie River. The trail has two key guides/maps that enable people to identify access points, campsites, track river features, and offer a bit of history and information on what can be found as you travel the river. More information is available at the Willamette Water Trail website.

To learn more, plan your trip, or purchase the 2023 revised Willamette Water Trail guide, visit the Willamette Water Trail website. Join the Water Trail Facebook for seasonal updates. Learn more about other water trails here.

Aerial view of DSL Island a few miles downstream of Eugene.

Aerial view of DSL Island a few miles downstream of Eugene.