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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, Oregon - Carberry Swim Area

Applegate Lake – Artificial Lake with Rich History and Excellent Fishing!

2023-08-31

• Applegate Lake in Southern Oregon offers excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and boatingContinue Reading

Applegate Lake, Oregon - Applegate Dam

Da-Ku-Be-Te-De – Swayne Viewpoint – The Best Place to See the Applegate Lake

2023-08-31

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

Applegate Reservoir, Oregon - Carberry Swim Area

Carberry Swim Area and Campground – Outdoor Fun at Applegate Lake

2023-08-30

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

Har-Tish Park Campground Hiking at Applegate Lake, Southern Oregon

Hart-Tish Park Day-Use & Campground – Scenic Southern Oregon Escape

2023-08-21

• Hart-Tish Park is a great spot for camping, picnicking, lake access, and nearby hikingContinue 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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Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

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