About this location
- NOAA Chart
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18524
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Water trailColumbia River
- River Mile
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86
- Parking Fee
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No parking fee
- Tidal influence
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Yes - moderate tidal influence - but easy to launch at all tide levels because of sandy beach
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Launch TypeBeach
- Launch Fees
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No launch fee
- Location notes
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The site is accessed off of River Street, and located just downstream of the St. Helens Marina and motorized boat launch. The site is right across the river from Sand Island Marine Park.
A non-motorized access point just downstream of the motorized boat launch at the St. Helens Marina. The site has been recently updated with new restrooms, a water bottle filling station, and picnic tables. The City has also improved the small craft launch with a loading zone for parking and by making the path to the water's edge smoother and less steep. The site has 9 parking spaces and one ADA space with a loading zone. The restrooms are open from dawn to dusk (on an auto-lock system).