Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:05 PM
- Tide
- 0.171 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9439201 — St Helens · 0.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (43% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Public Access Boat Launch
| Location | Saint Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Columbia River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.867415, -122.798514 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Columbia County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Public Access Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Columbia River in Saint Helens, Oregon at coordinates 45.86742, -122.79851.
Public Access Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Columbia River in Saint Helens, Columbia County, Oregon. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Saint Helens • public launch in Columbia County • fishing access on Columbia River • Oregon boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Access Boat Launch
Is Public Access Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Public Access Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Saint Helens, Oregon.
What water does Public Access Boat Launch access?
Public Access Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Columbia River in Saint Helens, Oregon.
How do I get to Public Access Boat Launch?
Public Access Boat Launch is located at coordinates 45.867415, -122.798514 in Saint Helens, Oregon. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Public Access Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.