Clackamas

Milo McIver State Park has two river access points: one upstream at Riverside Day Use Area near the dam and another downstream at Riverbend Day Use Area near the Disc Golf Course.

Photo of the access site at Carver from a drive along the river.

We had a great day paddling at very low flows on this section - but it was enough to float our boats everywhere except one spot. For my friend it was her second (class 2) river and a good confidence booster; for me a beautiful workout and great day out. There was no troublesome wood that we saw. Biking the shuttle was also very doable - an 11-mile ride with moderate hills for a just-under-10-mile run. It was great to have a run with easy logistics to paddle on a sunny, fall day.

Evening ride on the Boat Ramp Wave

Boat Ramp Wave shot from the 99e bridge

Ryan Young on the Boat Ramp wave at Clackamette Park