Little Crater Boating Site boat launch
Little Crater Boating Site
The boat ramp is approximately 10 feet wide and has a gentle slope, making it suitable for smaller vessels and watercraft. According to the latest information available, the Little Crater Boating Site permits motorized and non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, rowboats, and small fishing boats.
It is important to note that the area surrounding the Little Crater Boating Site is part of the Mount Hood National Forest, and visitors are advised to respect the environment and follow all regulations and guidelines set forth by the forest service. Additionally, visitors should be aware that the Little Crater Lake is a sensitive ecosystem and must be treated with care to preserve its natural beauty.
In summary, the Little Crater Boating Site is a concrete boat ramp located in Oregon, providing access to the Little Crater Lake. It is approximately 10 feet wide and allows motorized and non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, rowboats, and small fishing boats. Visitors are advised to follow all regulations and guidelines set forth by the forest service to ensure the preservation of the environment.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
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 Little Crater Boating Site as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Little Crater Boating Site
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 Little Crater Boating Site.