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

If you love a true Oregon road trip with stunning views, the Cascade Lakes ScenicContinue Reading

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

• Hosmer Lake is a peaceful kayaking spot amid marshes and pinesContinue Reading

Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Oregon

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

• Devils Lake is the shallowest of the Cascade Lakes and is easily accessibleContinue Reading

Todd Lake Oregon: A dog swims in the blue waters of the lake, bordered by lush green forest and backed by snow-dusted mountain peaks under a sunny sky.

Todd Lake: The Highest Elevation Cascade Lake

• Todd Lake, the highest in elevation, is the first lake on the Cascade LakesContinue Reading

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

• Little Lava Lake is one of the smallest and quietest Cascade Mountain LakesContinue Reading

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

• Lava Lake is popular among anglers, campers, hikers, swimmers, boaters, and paddleboardersContinue Reading

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

• Walton Lake is a small high-elevation lake in Ochoco National ForestContinue Reading

Odell Lake

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

• Odell Lake, known for holding the record for the biggest mackinaw caught • TheContinue Reading

Beulah Reservoir Collecting Site - Fossil Bed

Beulah Reservoir Fossil Sites: A Window into the Miocene Era

• Beulah Reservoir Fossil Sites contain well-preserved plant imprintsContinue Reading

Winberry State Recreation Area - Fall Creek Reservoir

Winberry State Recreation Area – Exploring Fall Creek Reservoir

• Winberry State Recreation Area is the best day-use spot at the reservoir • ItContinue Reading

Warm Springs Reservoir

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

Located 20 miles southwest of Juntura, Warm Springs Reservoir is a 4,500-acre lake formed byContinue Reading

Owyhee Reservoir Dam Lake at Owyhee Canyonland

Owyhee Reservoir – Oregon’s Longest Lake!

• Owyhee Reservoir is Oregon’s longest lake • The Owyhee Dam served as a prototype forContinue Reading