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Giles French Park Boat Ramp

Giles French Park offers a free boat ramp and primitive camping (April 1-October 31, 7-day limit) on Lake Celilo near Rufus, with vault toilets, trash bins, and walking trails.

The paved pull-out style ramp provides easy access for launching, though the park has minimal amenities and can experience significant highway and train noise.

Popular for sturgeon, walleye, and bass fishing, the park features spectacular Columbia River canyon views with basalt cliffs.


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