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Photo by Bev Scott
Siuslaw River South Slough
Siuslaw River South Slough
The South Slough area of the Siuslaw River has a rich history, from Indigenous Siuslaw and Coos peoples' deep connection to the resource-rich estuary for millennia, to the disruption by Gold Rush settlers and forced removals in the 1850s, to its modern designation as a National Estuarine Research Reserve (SSNERR) for scientific study and conservation, protecting vital wetlands and forests vital for salmon and biodiversity, even as the area saw logging and agricultural changes before significant restoration efforts.
Port of Siuslaw Launch Site
For expanded details on our launch sites, click the link or hover over the box below and click the image to visit Super Water Trails (SWT). While our "Map and Launch Sites" tab provides basic locations, SWT offers deeper insights into whether the site is open, launch type, tidal, cellular signal availability, fee, if a pass is accepted, and amenities.
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Registration is required to access the platform. SWT was developed by FOAK member Annette Chihorek and is free to use, though some premium features are available for a fee.
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Launch site for Siuslaw River South Slough (Port of Siuslaw):
Photo by Bev Scott
Siuslaw River South Slough
Paddle Video: Siuslaw River South Slough
This video by FOAK member Bev Scott is from a FOAK group paddle (11.2 miles) on Siuslaw River South Slough on May 3, 2023, launching from the Port of Siuslaw.
