Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site offers a developed public boat ramp providing access to the Sandy River for kayaking and canoeing, located at the confluence with the Columbia River near Troutdale.

The day-use facility includes amenities such as flush restrooms, picnic areas, and a life jacket loaner station to support safe paddling. Day-use parking requires a permit ($10 residents/$12 non-residents), and the site is open daily 6 a. m. to 6 p. m.

; note that motorized boats are prohibited on the Sandy River in this area.