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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

Clear Lake in Oregon – Clear Lake Underwater Stumps Clear Lake in Oregon – The picture "Clear Lake Underwater Stumps" captures the crystal-clear turquoise water of the lake, revealing submerged ancient tree stumps and green aquatic plants near a forested shoreline.

Clear Lake Oregon – Explore a 3,000-Year-Old Underwater Forest

2026-08-20
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

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Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use at Salt Creek in Oregon – Blue Pool Stony Shoreline Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use at Salt Creek in Oregon – The picture "Blue Pool Stony Shoreline" displays a view of Salt Creek alongside a rocky, sunlit bank, with lush green trees overhanging the clear water and a person walking in the distance.

Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use – Swim, Then Soak in Wild Hot Springs Nearby

Wimer Covered Bridge in Oregon – Wimer Covered Bridge Side View Wimer Covered Bridge in Oregon – The picture "Wimer Covered Bridge Side View" features a side perspective of the historic wooden bridge, raised on concrete supports above a green riverbank, with diagonal brown and white guard rails and a yellow clearance sign on the entrance.

Wimer Covered Bridge – The Oregon Bridge a Small Town Rebuilt After It Fell Into a Creek

Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – The picture "Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs" shows scenic outdoor interpretive signs about local history and geology in front of jagged lava rock formations, with forested mountains and a bright sky beyond.

Dee Wright Observatory – Explore Oregon’s Castle Built From Volcanic Rock!

Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – The picture "Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice" features a pale, polished agate slice with cream and tan colors, while a yellow wasp crawls on the stone, casting a sharp shadow.

Rooster Rock Rockhounding for Agate in Oregon’s Ochoco National Forest

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