2025 HR Marina Seasonal Moorage Lottery

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, 2025 – October 15, 2025. 

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 to those not on the Marina Waitlist.  There is no fee to apply.

• Moorage & Key Fees: $1,588 (one-time payment) + $50 refundable gate key deposit
• Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
• Marina Tenant Lottery Drawing: Monday, March 17, 2025. (attendance not required)
• Notification of Results: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Acceptance Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

Applications are available now:

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 [Marina Rules & Regulations] (insert link).
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, March 24, 2025. 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.