Located on the Mighty Columbia River at the foot of East 3rd Street (approximately 500 feet north of U.S. Highway 30), the City of Rainier maintains a single lane concrete boat launch. The launch includes a gravel parking area, several boarding floats, 24 moorage slips, a 300-foot transient tie-up, a sewer dump station, and a portable toilet wash station. With the exception of the launch ramp, a complete restoration project was completed in the Spring of 2003. The restoration included twelve new public moorage slips, a 300-foot transient tie-up, and an elevated aluminum gangway. The boat launch and marina are open year around and are very popular during the spring and fall salmon seasons.

A launch/parking pass is available for two-dollars per day, which is collected using an automated ticket machine. The ticket machine accepts one-dollar and five-dollar bills and coins. The City also offers an annual launch pass for $48.00 that is valid from July 1st through June 30th. A prorated annual pass can be purchased for $24.00 starting January 1st.

MOORAGE Agreement and Fees

The marina includes both permanent and overnight moorage. Over-night moorage is accommodated on the 300-foot long transient tie-up.  Permanent moorage is provided in one of twenty-four slips, which can be rented by the month, semi-annual, and annual. Permanent moorage is on a first come first serve basis, and if no slips are available at the time, your name can be added to a waiting list.

Moorage Fees

Transient Tie Up- No overnight charge for recreational boaters subject to seventy-two hour maximum stay during seven-day period not to exceed ten days during a thirty day period.  No charge for day use.  Commercial morrage not allowed without docking agreement and Rainier City Council approval.  Contact Rainier City Hall for more information at (503)-556-7301.*

Permanent:

• Monthly - $72.10*
• Six Month - $370.80*
• Annual - $618.00*
• 2007 Moorage Agreement

*All moorage fees are collected at Rainier City Hall 106 West B Street (intersection of 1st Street and U.S. 30) during normal business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Tide Tables  http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/tides.php

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

Fish Counts http://www.fpc.org/CurrentDaily/7day-ytd_adults.htm

Oregon State Marine Board http://www.boatoregon.com/