The Lower Columbia River Water Trail web site provides paddlers and others interested in experiencing the lower Columbia River with information about launch and landing sites, camp sites, lodging, restaurants and groceries, and sites of interest along the water trail as well as information about paddling stewardship, safety and resources. Explore, be safe, and have fun!

 

 

Updates on the Way!
Water Trail Web Site To Get Facelift
Within a few months, the Lower Columbia River Water Trail web site will migrate to a new Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership web site. As part of that process, we will be making improvements to the mapping portion of the water trail application, adding a marine chart layer, river miles, and other features that will provide easier navigation and use of the water trail map. The new application will also provide for easier and more frequent updates. Stay tuned!

 

Navigating on the Water - Your Best Bet is Marine Charts
Looking for marine charts for the Lower Columbia River Water Trail? Coming soon, we'll have a Marine Chart layer, that you will be able to overlay the points with. In the meantime, here are links to the NOAA Marine Charts applicable for the Lower Columbia River Water Trail. 

NOAA Marine Chart 18531 - Bonneville to Vancouver (RM 146 - 107)
NOAA Marine Chart 18526 - Port of Portland, Including Vancouver, Multnomah Channel-Southern Part
NOAA Marine Chart 18525 - Vancouver to St. Helens (RM 107 - 87)
NOAA Marine Chart 18524 - St. Helens to Crims Island (RM 107-87)
NOAA Marine Chart 18523 - Crims Island to Harrington Point (RM 56 -24)
NOAA Marine Chart 18521 - Harrington Point to Pacific Ocean (RM 24 - 0)

 

Looking for Columbia River Tide Information?
My colleague Josh recently found a web site with great, easy to read and easy to access tidal informaiton for the Columbia River and elsewhere. We're looking to see if we can integrate some of these features into the new web site. In the meantime check out the TideSpy Web Site.

 

NY Times Names Lower Columbia River one of
"Seven Rivers Less Paddled" in May 16 Travel Section

The at times difficult stretch of lower Columbia River from Brownsmead to Astoria that is replete with islands, big tides, and a navigation around Tongue Point is highlighted in the New York Times May 16 Sunday Travel Section. The Times notes that the Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership has water trail maps on the Water Trail Web site and warns paddlers about the Columbia River Bar using its well know moniker, Graveyard of the Pacific. Other rivers profiled include the Connecticut River,  the Milwaukee River, and the Rio Grande. Check out the NY Times Article.

 

Oregon State Marine Board Requires Invasive Species Permits for all Non-Motorized Boats in 2011
All manually powered boats 10 feet and longer operating Oregon waterways now need to have on-board an Oregon State invasive species permit. Funds from the $7 permits will pay for programs designed to protect Oregon's waterways from invasive species. Non-motorized boats from Washington may launch in Oregon within ONE RIVER MILE of the Columbia River (or Snake River) without a permit. Additional information, such as purchase information is available at the Oregon State Marine Board Web site.  

 

VIA Magazine Highlights Lower Columbia River Water Trail
Travel Writer Tim Cahill Describes a 4-day Trip

VIA Magazine, AAA Traveler's Companion Magazine profiles the Lower Columbia River Water Trail with a cover story in the May Issue of the Oregon/Idaho and California/Nevada/Utah editions. The story describes Cahill's journey down the river and highlights parks and rental outfits that make accessing the trail easy. Check Out the Article!

 

 

Lower Columbia River Water Trail Poster For Sale!

Bring the Lower Columbia River Water Trail Poster inside with the new Water Trail Poster. Blues, greens, and an overhead shot of a solo kayaker create a watery feel that will make you feel like your paddling the lower Columbia River wherever you are. Posters are available from the Estuary Partnership office for only $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Partnership stewardship programs. Contact Pam Andrews or 503.226.1565 x. 231 to purchase.

 

 

 

 

Contact Us:

The Lower Columbia River Water Trail is managed by the Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership. For any questions or comments regarding the Water Trail or this website, please contact Chris Hathaway - Deputy Director at hathaway@lcrep.org or 503-226-1565 ext. 228.