Oxbow Regional Park's boat launch provides access to the Sandy River for paddling and floating, with free life jackets available during summer months and emergency call boxes on-site.

The launch area includes parking (fee: $5/car), restrooms, and picnic facilities, though some amenities near the boat launch have been affected by ongoing erosion.

The Sandy River is designated as a Wild and Scenic River, popular for kayaking, canoeing, and floating, though paddlers should be aware of cold glacier-fed waters, strong currents, and underwater hazards.