The Nichols Boat Basin is located just to the West of the mouth of the Hood River. It was dredged in the early 1960’s to provide a small marina and launching area for Nichols Boat Works, but the Boat Basin now serves a very different purpose. Off the main channel of the Columbia, the basin offers a flat water location which is popular among beginning sailors, kayakers, stand up paddlers and swimmers.

There are nearby bathrooms at the Event Site and the Spit.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Nichols Basin Recreation Beach and 8,000 other beaches.