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--- scappoose_bay [2026/07/07 13:35] – added detail bob
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-**Work in progress -  Bob**
 ======= Scappoose Bay Marina =======
-xxx [[https://www.portofcolumbiacounty.org/1220/Scappoose-Bay-Marine-Park|Scappoose Bay Marina]] xxx
+[[https://www.portofcolumbiacounty.org/1220/Scappoose-Bay-Marine-Park|Scappoose Bay Marina]] is an excellent facility, located on Scappoose Bay and about 20 miles from Portland. The ramps, parking and docks are well maintained.  The
+[[https://properties.camping.com/bayport-rv-park-and-campground/reservations|Campground]]
-yyy [[https://properties.camping.com/bayport-rv-park-and-campground/reservations|Campground]] yyy
+is located in the same park.  Kayaks and Paddle Boards can be rented at the co-located
+[[https://www.thepaddleshack-sb.com/|Paddle Shack]].  This park is operated by the
+[[https://www.portofcolumbiacounty.org/1220/Scappoose-Bay-Marine-Park|Port of Columbia County]] and fees are charged.  Overnight parking is available for a fee.  For long stays, the Port should be contacted ahead of time.
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-The picture above shows the high quality ramps with docks on both sides.
+The picture above shows the high quality ramps with docks on both sides.  Thanks to Steve M for the pictures.
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-The picture above is taken from the "waiting" dock that extends towards to the northeast.
+The picture above is taken from the "waiting" dock that extends to the northeast.
+**Location**
+GPS Location 45.827762, -122.837876
+[[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/45.827762/-122.837876|OpenStreet Map]]
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-Access by vehicle is via US30 as seen in this map.  The campground is adjacent to the marina.
+Access by vehicle is via US 30.  Old Portland Road joins to US 30, off the bottom of this map.  The campground, "Bayport RV Park," is adjacent to the marina.
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-The chart shows the marina as "ramp"  Green day markers, "1", "3", "5", "7" and "9" mark the close-in access to the marina.  The island in the middle, across Multnomah Channel, is Sauvie. The Columbia River is farther East.
+The chart shows the marina as "Ramp."  Green day markers, "1", "3", "5", "7" and "9" mark the close-in access to the marina.  The island, in the middle, across Multnomah Channel, is Sauvie. The Columbia River is farther East.
-**Location**
+**Description**
-GPS Location 44.xxxx, -123.xxxx   Put the access lat-lon here. Try to get at least 4 digits for the GPS (5 is better, 6 is overkill)
+This ramp is available and usable for all water except during floods.  It is moderate in slope and so may not be steep enough for some sailboats.
-[[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/44.xxxx/-123.xxxx|44.xxxx,-123.xxxx]]
+**Water Character**
+The Bay, Multnomah Channel and Sauvie Island are outstanding for small boats and paddle craft.  The area is known for its wildlife.  Multnomah Channel provides a protected waterway to Portland.  To the North is the city of Saint Helens, the Columbia River and a wonderful city park at Sand Island.
-**Description**
+There can be several feet of tidal level change in the area.  Shallow water is part of Scappoose Bay, so watch the levels and tides.
-Tell us about the access site, and anything about the launch ramp.   Is it steep or shallow?  Slime at the bottom, perhaps?  A very important element is the depth of the ramp.  Most of  our water varies in depth and some ramps do not work for the lower levels.
-**Water Character**