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2026 South Basin Dock Seasonal Slip Lottery for 20' and under vessels

2026 Hood River Marina Seasonal Moorage Lottery

Lottery Results March 30, 2026

Slip 400- R. Montague

Slip 401- R. Wehring

Slip 402- J. Herron

Slip 413- T. Roddy

Slip 414- J. Greenleaf

Alternates- 1. J. Raymond, 2. M. Anderson

The Port of Hood River will hold a public lottery for five (5) seasonal slips on the South Basin Dock (behind the DMV) for vessels 20 feet and under. The moorage period runs from April 15, 2026 – October 15, 2026.

The slips will first be offered to people who are currently on the Marina Moorage Waitlist.  If all 5 slips are not filled, the offer will go the applicants that are not on the Marina Waitlist.  There is no fee to apply.

  • Moorage & Key Fees: $1,260 (one-time payment) + $50 refundable gate key deposit
  • Application Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  • Marina Waitlist Applicants Lottery Drawing: Monday, March 30, 2026. (attendance not required).  If all 5 slips are not accepted by Marina Waitlist applicants, the Port will hold an additional drawing on Thursday, April 2, 2026 for applicants who are not on the waitlist.
  • Notification of Results: Monday, March 30, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. posted on the Port’s website.
  • Acceptance Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

Applications are available now.  Click here to download:

2026 South Basin Lottery Application.pdf

 

 Sample Moorage Agreement for reference only: 

2026 Seasonal Moorage Agreement SAMPLE.pdf

 

Submit completed applications via: 📧 Email: waterfront@portofhoodriver.com

📍 Mail or Drop-Off:
Port of Hood River Office
Attn: Marina Manager
1000 E. Port Marina Dr.
Hood River, OR 97031

For questions, contact the Waterfront Manager at waterfront@portofhoodriver.com.

Lottery & Moorage Rules

  1. Eligibility: One entry per household or boat partnership. Only one watercraft per slip.
  2. Slip Availability: Five (5) slips for boats 20 feet & under LOA (length overall). The Port may revoke moorage if a vessel exceeds LOA.
  3. Rules & Regulations: All tenants must abide by the Port 's Marina Rules & Regulations posted on the the Port's website.
  4. Required Documentation:
    • Proof of watercraft ownership.
    • Copy of registration- vessel must be registered to applicant
    • Proof of insurance (co-titled and co-insured for partnerships)
  5. Lottery Process: If more applicants apply than slips available, a blind drawing will be conducted. Names will be drawn sequentially until all are exhausted.
  6. Waitlist: The first five names drawn will receive slips. (Moorage Waitlist applicants first, other applicants if slips remain available.  The remaining applicants will be placed on a Seasonal Waitlist in lottery order.
  7. Payment & Agreement: Accepted applicants must sign an agreement and pay the full seasonal fee by Monday, April 13, 2026. If declined, the slip will be offered to the next waitlisted applicant.
  8. Key Access: Each winner will receive up to two (2) gate keys, with a $50 refundable deposit per key. Refunds take approximately two weeks.
  9. Slip Assignments: Determined by the Port based on vessel requirements and tenant preferences.
  10. Subletting: Not permitted.

 

 

 

 

 

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