OAR 250-030-0110: Restrictions for the Deschutes River

(1) A person must not use a motor for propelling a boat for any purpose: (a) On the portion of the river bordering the Warm Springs Reservation, year round (ORS 830.180); (b) Between the northern boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation and the mouth of Buckhollow Creek (downstream from Sherars Falls), year round, with the exception of a person who has been issued a Special Boater Pass under OAR 736-040-0071(10) by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) or its designated contractor; (c) Between the mouth of Buckhollow Creek and Macks Canyon Campground from June 15 to September 30, with the exception of a person who has been issued a Special Boater Pass under OAR 736-040-0071(10) by ORPD or its designated contractor; (2) In the area between Macks Canyon Campground and the Heritage Landing boat ramp: (a) Use of motors is prohibited on alternating Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday periods beginning with the first Thursday-Sunday period that falls on or after June 15 and continuing through September 30; (b) There are no daily restrictions on motorized use from October 1 to June 14. (3) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a "slow-no wake speed on the Deschutes River from the confluence with the Columbia River upstream to a point approximately 1,500 feet (500 yards) as marked. (4) A person must not operate more than two round trips from Heritage Landing Boat Ramp or Macks Canyon Boat Ramp per day, except for emergencies. (5) A person must not operate a motorboat with more than seven persons on board including the operator. The passenger capacity restriction does not apply to: (a) Persons operating under a Special Boater Pass under OAR 736-040-0071(10) by ORPD or its designated contractor; (b) U.S. Coast Guard certified tour boat with a maximum of 16 persons operating under BLM Special Use Permit between the confluence with the Columbia River and Sherars Falls. (6) A special "pass through" zone is established from the "slow-no wake" zone below Moody Rapids and the upstream end of Rattlesnake Rapids, as posted. A person must not stop or anchor any boat for the purpose of picking up or discharging passengers in this zone, except in an emergency.