March 27, 2023 3:20 a.m.

Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice and Tim Freeman along with Salmon Harbor Marina are excited to unveil and introduce automated fee machines at Salmon Harbor Marina in Winchester Bay.

A County government release said the new machines will enhance the payment processes for launches, transient moorage and dry camping. There are three new automated machines, one at the east launch ramp, one at the west launch ramp and one at the D-section of the dry-camping area in the middle spit of Salmon Harbor on Ork Rock Road.

Salmon Harbor Marina discontinued the use of traditional pay boxes and began accepting payments through these automated fee machines, which are designed to accept credit card transactions exclusively. Visitors who prefer to pay with cash will still have the option to do so at the Salmon Harbor Marina Office, at 100 Ork Rock Road in Winchester Bay. The office is open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hour payments, envelopes will be made available at the office, and payment can be deposited in the pay slot.

The release said Douglas County is also excited to promote the new social media page showing the recreation opportunities available in Winchester Bay. Like and follow it at: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverWinchesterBay

For more information about Salmon Harbor Marina go to: https://douglascounty-oregon.us/404.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/448/Salmon-Harbor-Marina.