Shelter Cove Resort boat launch
Shelter Cove Resort
Odell Lake is a large freshwater lake that is popular for boating, fishing, and other water activities. It is approximately 3,600 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 282 feet. The lake is located in the Cascade Mountains and is surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The kind of craft permitted on the water at Shelter Cove Resort include motorized boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. However, there are certain rules and regulations that visitors must follow in order to use the lake. For example, boats must have a valid Oregon state registration, and all boaters must follow speed limits and other safety regulations.
Based on the latest information available, Shelter Cove Resort boat ramp remains open to the public and is fully operational. However, visitors are advised to check with local authorities or the resort's management team for any changes or updates before planning a trip to the area.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Shelter Cove Resort -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N.Umpqua R Blw Warm Springs Ck Nr Toketee Falls | 79 cfs | → |
| N.Umpqua R Abv White Mule Ck | 78 cfs | → |
| North Umpqua R Bl Lemolo Lk Nr T Falls | 87 cfs | → |
| M F Willamette R Ab Salt Cr. | 556 cfs | → |
| Clearwater R Ab Trap Cr Nr T Falls | 69 cfs | → |
| Clearwater R Blw Mowich Creek | 69 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
- Springs Sec 30, T21s, R8e To Wickiup Reservoir
- Lower Timpanogas Lake To Confluence With Echo Creek
- Oregon Cascades Recreation Area Boundary To Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary
- Little Lava Lake To Crane Prairie Reservoir
- Lemolo Lake To Oregon Cacades Recreation Area Boundary
- Mt. Thielsen Wilderness Boundary To Maidu Lake
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Shelter Cove Resort as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Shelter Cove Resort
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Shelter Cove Resort.