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STRATEGIC PLAN FOR WATER-BASED TOURISM IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON THE WATER
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Middle Clackamas

The Middle Clackamas River is primarily two reservoirs created by two PGE hydroelectric impoundments: North Fork Dam creating the North Fork Reservoir and the River Mill Dam
in Estacada creating Estacada Lake on the shores of which lie Milo McIver State Park (river left) and Timber Park (river right). These two reservoirs expand the water-based tourism
market from the upper section’s whitewater enthusiasts and trout anglers to family friendly flatwater paddlers, floaters, swimmers, and general fishing. After River Mill Dam the
river flows unimpeded until the confluence with the Willamette. Middle Clackamas will continue to Barton Park where there is a well-maintained county owned campground and
boat ramp. The City of Estacada (pop 2800) is the largest town along the river and sits in the middle of the lakes. It has a small but vibrant main street, enjoys waterfront access at
Timber Park and is the last stop before travelers enter the remote sections of the upper Clackamas.

Promontory Park and North Fork Reservoir

Promontory Park, is a popular campground located only 5 miles from Estacada. The Park is owned and managed by PGE and includes 50 campsites, a marina, camp store, boat and
paddleboard rentals, and a public boat launch. Park staff live onsite and campsites are available through a reservation system. There is a non-fee day use area at the park where
families can fish a small pond. Recent evaluation of the campground, as part of the FERC reporting requirements, is that it serves at an average capacity of 75%.
The North Fork Boat Launch served as a second launch site for the North Fork reservoir. No day use fee is required at this site. Park staff are present during the weekends to help
direct boat launch traffic and to ease congestion at this site during the summer weekends. This site is only open during the summer season. The boat launch is highly popular. Its
utilization capacity was measured at 87%.