Spearfish Park boat launch
Spearfish Park
The Spearfish Park boat ramp is a concrete ramp that is approximately 22 feet wide, providing ample space for launching and retrieving boats. It is a popular boat ramp among the locals and tourists, mainly due to its accessibility and convenience.
The Columbia River is known for its diverse range of water sports, including fishing, kayaking, and boating. The kind of craft permitted on the water at Spearfish Park boat ramp includes motorized boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized vessels.
According to the latest information available, the boat ramp at Spearfish Park is open year-round, with access to the river available during daylight hours. Boaters are advised to check for any restrictions or closures before heading out to the river.
In summary, Spearfish Park boat ramp is a concrete ramp located in Oregon, providing access to the Columbia River. It is approximately 22 feet wide, and motorized boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized vessels are permitted on the water.
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.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Spearfish Park -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 181,000 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Near Pitt | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River At Moody | 3,920 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 3 cfs | → |
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 423 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 953 cfs | → |
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 Spearfish Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Spearfish Park
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 Spearfish Park.