Cayuse River Access consists of a large sand and gravel river bar and a gravel walking trail to the river. There is one picnic table and a public telephone in the parking area. This area is for day use only, no overnight parking or camping. Rock hounds can explore the tailings, and nature lovers can observe wood ducks, kingfishers and western pond turtles in the nearby pond. In the summer, 20 species of dragon flies can be found at the pond.