Event Site, Oregon

The Event Site is an intermediate/advanced sailing site. The newly formed sand bar protects the launch area and a wide swath of river from the current. Many sailors use the Event Site as a launching point for sailing downriver to Wells Isand, the Hatchery, and Swell City.

The Event Site's large grass rigging area and various shade areas attracts families where mom and dad can keep a keen eye on their sailing brood. Summer weekends can be crowded with weekend warriors coming from around the U.S. and travelers from international countries.

Daily and Seasonal parking passes are available and is strictly enforced.

Please note that kiteboarding, launching or landing, is not allowed at the Event Site.

Port of Hood River Policy For Event Site Use

Parking Pass Info
Port of Hood River parking fees are as shown below. The fee booth is usually manned at site from Memorial Day to Labor Day to collect fees. Attendants sell daily, weekly and season passes. At other times, season passes can be purchased at the Port Office (at the Hood River Marina) or by Port of Hood River, PO Box 239, Hood River, OR 97031. Please Include your vehicle license plate number and state of issue when writing the Port.

Vehicles up to 22 feet

  • Day: $5
  • Weekly: $25
  • Season: $50*

*$20 additional vehicle (family multi-car discount-purchase only at Port office with registrations)

Vehicles exceeding 22 feet

  • Day: $10
  • Weekly: $50
  • Season: $100

 

Multi-day passes good at both the Spit and Event Site.

 

 

Event Site, Hood River, Oregon