Stony Creek

From near Elk Creek to Grindstone Creek is about 5 miles of nice boating which could have an easy shuttle since the road follows the river.   However, all access points along the road from Elk Creek to and around Grindstone Creek appear to be closed to the public.  Boaters must continue on below Grindstone Creek to Army Corp property at Black Butte Reservoir.   This requires a long shuttle as described below by Harry Dundore in 2010.

Harry's description:

I scouted Stony Creek from Stony Gorge Res to Black Butte Res yesterday. I haven’t been back in 15 years and the shuttle has changed drastically. There are closed roads, lots of wire, and lots of very clearly worded signs everywhere. I was able to find good legal put-in and take-out spots but there’s nothing between. The shuttle is now about three times longer, so don’t plan on doing two runs in one day unless you get a real early start. The Shuttle:

To Take-Out:

From Orland - Hwy 32 - Left on CR206 (your marker is the first hill on the road, a small cemetery on the right) - Sign reads “Orland Buttes” and “Grizzly Flat” - follow signs to Grizzly Flat. The road crosses from the east side of the reservoir to the west side over Stony Creek at little Grizzley Flat bridge that's wired like WW I. 1.7 miles past the bridge you’ll find a parking loop on the right with one large lone oak tree and a gap in the fence. This is Army Corps land. A good, flat trail leads about 200 yards to take out. Be sure to take some flagging to mark take-out, everything looks the same down there. Be sure to boat river left after you pass under the bridge or you will have an island between you and take-out.

An alternate take-out would be 1 more mile (or so) of creek and 4 miles of flatwater to Orland Buttes Campground. The CG is closed until April 1st. But you can take out at the nearby free access site. Don’t attempt this unless the lake level is above 450’. It will be very slick and muddy until the lake reache

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