Maple Lane RV Park and Marina serves as a vital inland gateway for recreational access to the Siuslaw River, positioned approximately 15 miles upriver from the Pacific Ocean. This launch site is situated in a tidally influenced zone where the river can rise four feet despite its distance from the coast, offering year-round flatwater conditions ideal for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. This site provides a public paved boat ramp and a large gravel parking area suitable for turning boat trailers. Historically, this section of the river was a primary commercial artery for steamboats and ferries connecting Mapleton to Florence before the development of modern highways. Today, the park and marina continue to support this heritage by serving as a key departure point for the Siuslaw River Water Trail, providing a sheltered alternative to the windier conditions found closer to the coast.