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Oregon Lakes & Reservoirs

Oregon lakes and reservoirs are renowned for their unmatched beauty and recreational opportunities. There are over 100 of them to enjoy your favorite pastime at, from swimming and fishing to kayaking and boating

Devils Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: The calm, clear waters of the lake mirror the clouds and tall pine trees along the shoreline under a bright blue sky.

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway: Where Mountains Meet Lakes

2025-06-17
Hosmer Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking near the boat launch, surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest. A tree-covered hill is visible across the lake beneath a clear blue sky.

Hosmer Lake: Kayaker’s Playground in Cascades

2025-06-10
Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Oregon

Devils Lake: One of the Most Shallow Cascade Lakes with Turquoise Waters

2025-06-07
Todd Lake - Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Oregon

Todd Lake Oregon: A Scenic Alpine Lake near Mount Bachelor

2025-06-04
Little Lava Lake Oregon: A dog swims toward a person in the clear blue water of the lake, surrounded by forested shoreline and distant snow-capped mountains.

Little Lava Lake: Small and Secluded Volcanic Lake

2025-05-26
Lava Lake Oregon: A wooden dock extends over the water, passing through tall grass, with boats and canoes moored at the side and a sign listing dock rules; snow-capped mountains and pine trees are visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Lava Lake: Volcanic Lake Full of Adventures

2025-05-26
Walton Lake Oregon - Lakeside Path: A paved path runs alongside Walton Lake, bordered by rocks and greenery, with tall pine trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Walton Lake – A Natural Mountain Lake near Prineville

2025-04-02
Odell Lake

Odell Lake in Oregon – Home of a 40-pound Mackinaw Record!

2025-03-08
Beulah Reservoir Collecting Site, Oregon - Fossil Bed

Beulah Reservoir Fossil Sites: A Window into the Miocene Era

2025-03-05
Winberry State Recreation Area - Fall Creek Reservoir

Winberry State Recreation Area – Exploring Fall Creek Reservoir

2025-02-17
Warm Springs Reservoir

Warm Springs Reservoir – A Scenic Getaway in the High Desert of Oregon

2024-12-25
Owyhee Reservoir Dam Lake at Owyhee Canyonland

Owyhee Reservoir – Oregon’s Longest Lake!

2024-05-18

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Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – Molalla Eye Aerial Rim Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – The picture "Molalla Eye Aerial Rim" is a high perspective shot looking down into the river’s vivid blue-green waters as swimmers relax along the semi-circular stone bank of a narrow, winding canyon.

Molalla Eye: Swimming, Fishing & Basalt Rosette on the Molalla River

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – The picture "Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge" displays a rustic wooden footbridge along the forest trail, surrounded by lush ferns and moss-draped trees with dappled sunlight creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hike to Waterfalls in Oregon’s Santiam State Forest

Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon – Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon: The picture "Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool" shows a scenic waterfall dropping into a round, emerald-green pool surrounded by lush cliffs, with a large fallen tree leaning across the water and dense forest in the background.

Lower Butte Creek Falls, Oregon: Hike to a Scenic Waterfall in Santiam State Forest

Upper Butte Creek Falls Oregon – Upper Butte Creek Falls Long Exposure Upper Butte Creek Falls Oregon: The picture "Upper Butte Creek Falls Long Exposure" shows a long-exposure view of the waterfall, giving the falling water a silky effect as it pours into a vibrant green forest pool with a stony bottom and logs at the water’s edge.

Upper Butte Creek Falls, Oregon: A Short Hike to a Hidden Grotto

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