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Cove Palisade Marina

Culver, OR 97734
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Cove Palisade Marina is a premier destination for boaters seeking exceptional service and amenities in the heart of Central Oregon. Nestled within the stunning landscape of Cove Palisades State Park, our marina offers convenient waterfront access and a variety of slip options to accommodate vessels of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for short-term docking or long-term boat storage, our well-maintained facilities ensure your boat is secure and ready for your next adventure.

Our marina is more than just a place to dock your boat; it’s a vibrant community hub with a range of amenities designed for your convenience. Enjoy easy refueling at our fuel dock, and take advantage of our marina store stocked with essentials and local goods. With the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Billy Chinook, Cove Palisade Marina is the perfect spot for both relaxation and exploration, making it a sought-after choice for boating enthusiasts seeking dockage near Madras, Oregon.

Features

  • Variety of slip options
  • Prime waterfront location
  • Stunning natural landscape
  • Secure boat storage
  • Convenient waterfront access

Amenities

  • Boat repair services
  • Fishing supplies
  • Fuel dock
  • Laundry facilities
  • Marina store
  • Parking
  • Picnic areas
  • Pump-out station
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Wi-Fi

Why book with us

  • Dock in a scenic state park
  • Relax with secure boat storage
  • Experience a vibrant boating community
  • Enjoy easy access to amenities
  • Access a comprehensive marina store

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Oregon?

Oregon sets no rental age in law; what it sets is who may operate. No one aged 11 or under may operate a motorboat. A 12- to 15-year-old may operate a boat of 10 horsepower or less without an adult, and one above 10 horsepower only when accompanied by a person 16 or older holding a boating education card, or 18 or older for a personal watercraft. From 16, a boating education card is required for any powerboat over 10 horsepower, personal watercraft included.

Renters get a specific break: the Marine Board exempts them from completing the education course, but they must complete a watercraft rental safety checklist before departure. The rental company sets its own minimum age.

Source: Oregon State Marine Board, oregon.gov/osmb (oregon.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Oregon?

Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card rather than a boating license. Administered by the Oregon State Marine Board, it is required for operators 16 or older operating a powerboat, including a personal watercraft, over 10 horsepower; there is no birth-date cutoff. Children 11 and under cannot operate motorboats. Operators 12 to 15 need a card for any motorboat, may run 10 horsepower or less alone, and need a card-holding supervisor 16 or older for larger boats or 18 or older aboard a PWC.

Renters may use a signed Watercraft Rental Safety Checklist as a temporary card for rentals over 10 horsepower, but no one under 18 may rent a PWC. Other exemptions include Coast Guard licensees and licensed commercial fishermen.

Source: Oregon State Marine Board, oregon.gov/osmb (oregon.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Oregon?

The best places to boat in Oregon depend on the water you want: Coos Bay for a tidal South Coast bay, Detroit Lake for a large Cascade reservoir, the Deschutes River for river boating in Central Oregon, and Elk Lake for an alpine lake within the Cascade Lakes region. Coos Bay combines bay, river and nearby lake boating; Detroit Lake is a nine mile, forest ringed canyon reservoir; and the Cascade Lakes area has dozens of lakes formed by glaciers and volcanoes, with Elk Lake offering easy water access.

Source: Travel Oregon (traveloregon.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Oregon?

Some of Oregon’s most popular boating destinations are Portland’s Willamette River, busy with kayaks, paddleboards and boats; Fern Ridge Reservoir near Eugene, known for boating, paddleboarding and wildlife; Lake Billy Chinook near Culver, prized for paddling, fishing and dramatic basalt canyons; the North Fork Siuslaw near Florence, a protected estuary for paddling and wildlife viewing; Winchester Bay, where the Umpqua supports angling, crabbing and river exploration; and Charleston and Coos Bay, for bay, river and lake boating plus crabbing.

Source: Travel Oregon (traveloregon.com)

Location

Culver, OR 97734

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