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Oregon Lakes & Reservoirs (Page 2)

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

Lake Owyhee State Park Canyonland Reservoir

Lake Owyhee State Park – Most Developed Spot At The Lake!

2024-05-12

• Lake Owyhee State Park is the most developed park at Owyhee Reservoir • The parkContinue Reading

Crater Lake National Park - Oregon

Crater Lake National Park – Vision Quest Destination!

2024-02-25

• Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park • Crater Lake is theContinue Reading

Dorena Lake

Dorena Lake – Stunning Shore With A Lot Of Adventures!

2023-09-09

• Dorena Lake is a fantastic place for camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking • TheContinue Reading

Applegate Lake - Carberry Swim Area

Applegate Lake – Artificial Lake With Rich History And Excellent Fishing!

2023-08-31

• Applegate Lake is a scenic oasis of Southern Oregon extended to the California borderContinue Reading

Applegate Lake - Applegate Dam

Da-Ku-Be-Te-De – Swayne Viewpoint – The Best Place To See The Lake!

2023-08-31

• Da-Ku-Be-Te-De – Swayne Viewpoint and Trailhead is an excellent place to enjoy scenic viewsContinue Reading

Applegate Reservoir - Carberry Swim Area

Carberry Swim Area | Southern Oregon – Fun For The Entire Family!

2023-08-30

• Carberry Swim Area is a serene swimming hole on the edge of the ApplegateContinue Reading

Hart-Tish Park | Southern Oregon – Scenic Southern Oregon Frontier!

2023-08-21

• Hart-Tish Park is a fantastic place for camping and picnicking, with access to theContinue Reading

Lost Creek Lake

Lost Creek Lake – Fishing And Hiking Paradise in Southern Oregon

2023-08-18

• Lost Creek Lake is an artificial reservoir in a mountainous valley of the RiverContinue Reading

Crescent Lake

Crescent Lake – Water Paradise in the Deschutes National Forest

2023-08-06

• Crescent Lake is a scenic lake on the eastern side of the Cascade RangeContinue Reading

Henry Hagg Lake

Henry Hagg Lake – State’s Biggest Smallmouth Bass!

2023-08-04

• Henry Hagg Lake holds two state records for smallmouth bass • In 1967 scientistsContinue Reading

Fern Ridge Lake

Fern Ridge Lake – Great “Escape-the-City” Destination near Eugene

2023-07-23

• Fern Ridge Lake is a beautiful “escape-the-city” destination • Eugene Yacht Club hosts multipleContinue Reading

Galesville Reservoir

Galesville Reservoir and Chief Miwaleta County Park in Southern Oregon

2023-07-14

• Galesville Reservoir is an artificial lake created by Galesville Dam • The dam wasContinue Reading

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