Overcrowded May - August. Not enough parking…read more Check the water quality- it's often polluted Expensive $120 parking tickets $145 fine for dog off leash "Beach" is very small Construction during summer 2026 on river path Go visit spring, fall or winter Or go very early in the morning in the summer

t's great for families and solo visitors alike. You can kayak here, but be prepared for a steep…read moretrail down to the water; bringing kayaks on dollies is recommended. Head past the bathroom and down the road to the launch area, then go right from the beach to reach Hog Island. The water is calm and relaxing. It's a nice spot for walking dogs, with easy trails and a sandy area by the river for them to enjoy.

This park has a lot to offer from sitting by the water, fishing, enjoying a walk, boating- dock is…read morenot working, restrooms that are relatively clean, places to sit, places to enjoy the sunshine. Motor/ RV parking!

We went walking along the river Rockhounding for 45 mins or so. Picked up a few pieces that looked…read moreinteresting. A small river rock with an amber crystal cluster embedded in the rock's fracture was exposed and a chunk of jasper. It's a small park on the river that had swings for kids, and decent views. Was looking for a few agates but didn't find any. Geese had the place under control lol.

This was our first time here ever! The water, of course absolutely stunning. Driving out on the bar…read morewas such a fun experience and we found parking nice and easy because we got there very early. We did forget our cooler but other people were well prepared and we're quick to provide us with anything we asked for out of basic necessity like one single bottle of water. we were going out on a standard little inflatable boat, nothing fancy and we were out on the water for maybe an hour, but we did give up and go in because the jet skis are an issue. Everyone has a jet ski, there's so many jet skis! As we were packing up, the sheriff showed up and was starting to crack down on them, looking at lifejackets and parking permits, and some of them were starting to leave thank goodness, but we had already had our fill of their noise. Several of the jet skis were coming extremely close to our boat, which of course we don't have the reactivity that they do since we were motorless, and it felt incredibly uncomfortable overall. The view was gorgeous for three dollars. It was a fun experience and I definitely would come back and enjoy looking at other parts of the park. If you come prepared in the morning and set up a clear space for you and your loved ones this could be a fun all day experience, but don't be afraid to stand your ground against the jet skiers as They need to follow the rules and respect everyone's boundaries and safety. There was plenty of parking and there's a vault toilet on site by the bar so that was convenient too.

This used to be a great accessible park to local residents. I don't want to pay to use this park…read moreevery time I visit since that's what part of my taxes go to already. It's too bad used to be a great spot.

My boyfriend and I had a once in a lifetime experience fishing with Matt. Unfortunately salmon…read moreseason was cut short, so we fished for only sturgeon. However, we had the opportunity to catch and keep sturgeon only if it was between 44-50 inches; which occurs twice in a year. From beginning to start, Matt was super helpful with providing gear for me as it was my first time fishing. His boat was top of the line compared to the rest on the river that day. It had a hot water sink and very comfy chairs to sit in. He also had beers, waters on dec and had anti-nausea meds on board which was great for me since I was feeling sick. After 5 minutes, my boyfriend caught his first sturgeon that was 47 inches. And I caught one four hours later that was 45 inches. He allowed us to reel it in (which was a struggle for me, but worth it) and he took great photos after. We were the only 2 people that day to catch and keep our sturgeon. We couldn't have had a better experience and we got so lucky that day thanks to Matt! He ended up filet-ing our sturgeons and took 15 pounds of it home. It was the highlight of our trip to Portland. And we plan to come back in the spring once salmon season starts. If you're thinking about booking a trip with him, DO IT. You won't regret it!

We had such a fantastic day on the water with Matt! From start to finish, he made the experience…read morefun, stress-free, and incredibly rewarding. His knowledge of the area, the fish, and the best techniques was unmatched, and he was patient in explaining everything to beginners while also offering great tips to more experienced anglers. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but we also learned so much along the way. Matt went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, safe, and excited throughout the trip. You can he loves what he does, and that passion makes the experience even more memorable. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and professional fishing guide who will make your trip both successful and enjoyable, I can't recommend Matt enough! We'll definitely be booking again.

I went on a 6 day rafting trip on the Grand Ronde with ORE. I had a wonderful time. All of the…read moreriver guides were awesome and they knew so much. The food was excellent and plenty of it. I cannot say enough good things about the guides and this company. I would go anywhere with them!

Me and my girlfriend did the upper clackamas river full day experience and it was nothing short of…read moreamazing. From start to finish we had the absolute best time. Ari our guide was super fun and helpful. I had some worries going in as it was my first time but they went through all the safety precautions and eased my nerves. They provide lunch half way through and we even got to cliff dive and swim. Cannot recommend enough.

The workers are good people and usually helpful. The old man who owns the place is condescending…read moreand arrogant when I asked him for a few small items that WTO recommended that I buy for a guided trip. He pointed to the general direction and walked off. I asked him a question but he pretended not to hear me. On another day he told a group of us attending a class to move our parked cars for a group of his showing up later. I think he just likes selling the large warm water packages. There are too many other FF shops in the area to have this kind of attitude. No thanks....I'll shop elsewhere.

Had not been to the shop for a while, mostly due to their dislike of dogs in the shop. Went in…read moretoday and had to scrub with with hand sanitizer due to their internal rules. I wear a mask anyway but they had a false sign stating the state required a mask. The first person I spoke with was very definitely lacking in knowledge. I explained a couple of times what I wanted and needed but had a question he could not answer. He finally gave up and went to ask person number 2 but number 1 could not explain. Number 2 tried to wing an answer but was not correct so then he asked me again what I was trying to do. At this point I gave up and put my merchandise I had to far back on the counter and left. This used to be a pretty good shop. Not sure if the good people left, or maybe they had been sniffing too much hand sanitizer. (joke about sniffing.) I called another shop and they had met so to go in under a minute.

David Pyle is as good as it gets for fishing guides. A couple things need to be mentioned. I'll…read moretry to be succinct and make this review valuable. Here's what I took away from my trip with David as an experienced salmon fisherman (both personally and with guides) and father. 1) Of all the guides I've fished with, maybe only 2 would be someone I would take my kids fishing with. Obviously, when taking your kids someone with solid character is required. David is one of those. He's safe, thoughtful, friendly, patient and tactful. If you've been with almost any guide before, you know why these would be important when considering whether to take your kids on a trip. This guy understands "the assignment" and would be an excellent choice when booking a trip for your family. You wont have to worry about foul language, getting frustrated with clients(kids), "suspect" conversations, lack of attentiveness (sitting on the phone all day)...this guy is not the same as the guides you've been with before. 2) I'm an an experienced fisherman and gained MASSIVE knowledge in just a single morning with this guy. I've been salmon fishing for 30 yrs, but took a 10 yr "break" fishing salmon in Oregon (moved to AK). I decided to get back into it, bought a new boat, all the necessary gear and THEN went on an informational trip with David with the intent of helping set up my fishing boat effectively. Do yourself a favor, save yourself the time and money. Just book a trip with this guy FIRST, then go buy all the stuff. The cost of the trip is nothing compared to the time and money you'll save in your boat set up. This guy is detailed and organized. Every detail on his boat has been thought out, saving me sooo much time and energy. Look, this guide is a fish catching machine but you're going to get so much more out of a trip with him than just fish in the boat (that's going to happen too though). Just book the trip.

David is a true professional, he is very detail oriented, keeps a clean boat and puts you on fish…read more At the same time, he is a great teacher and is always very helpful in sharing best practices. Went out to buoy 10 on our latest trip, we had a party of four and had a great day fishing. I will definitely be booking again!

We went white water rafting with 6 adults on sunday May 17 2026. My sister, her husband, and myself…read moreand my boyfriend were in 1 boat with 2 guides and my parents and sisters mother in law were in the other. Mikayla and Nikki were extremely helpful and made our ride very fun. They are very knowledgeable and helped us get into sync. Nate took care of our parents in the other boat. Nate was extremely helpful, entertaining, and educated about his craft. We were very amazed and grateful that he took care of our parents so well. This was an unforgettable experience and we will definitely recommend Energ kayaks to others. Nate even took pictures of us that we were very happy with!

Took a SUP lesson with my husband today. We went into the lesson knowing nothing about SUP but had…read morebeen wanting to try it for quite some time. We weren't sure if we would even be able to stand up on the thing. Our instructor was so good at explaining how to do everything we both got up on the first try, didn't off the board and felt like we could have stayed out there all day cruising around. Everyone was so friendly in the shop, can't wait to go back there and get on the water again.