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Oregon Lakes & Reservoirs (Page 5)

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

Beulah Hot Springs

Beulah Hot Springs: A Steamy Wonder in Agency Valley

2018-03-20

• Beulah Hot Springs is nestled at the northeast edge of the Beulah Reservoir BeulahContinue Reading

Fall Creek Lake - Lakeside

Fall Creek Lake – Lakeside 1 & 2

2017-07-17

• Lakeside 1 & 2 are popular swimming spots with sandy and grassy beaches FallContinue Reading

North Shore Fall Creek Lake

Fall Creek Lake – North Shore Day Use

2017-07-17

• Fall Creek Lake North Shore offers a variety of recreational activities Fall Creek NationalContinue Reading

Smith Reservoir

Trail Bridge Reservoir & Smith Reservoir

2017-07-13

Trial Bridge and Smith Reservoir are currently closed for work on the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric facilityContinue Reading

Sunnyside County Park

Sunnyside County Park – Summer Oasis at Foster Lake

2017-07-05

• Sunnyside County Park is a great destination for all water loversContinue Reading

Buck Lake

Buck Lake | Mt. Hood National Forest

2016-08-26

• Buck Lake is a pristine lake hidden deep in the Mt Hood National ForestContinue Reading

Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake Swimming | Northeastern Oregon

2016-08-11

• Wallowa Lake is an alpine lake surrounded by the snow-capped Wallowa Mountains • TheContinue Reading

Willow Lake

Willow Lake | Southern Oregon

2016-08-10

• Willow Lake is a scenic lake with woody shores and sandy beaches • TheContinue Reading

Hyatt Reservoir Oregon

Hyatt Lake Recreation Area | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Hyatt Lake is a perfect getaway in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • Offers opportunitiesContinue Reading

Emigrant Lake

Emigrant Lake – Ashland | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Emigrant Lake is a warm water lake with sandy beaches • The lake isContinue Reading

Blowout Creek-Detroit Lake

Detroit Lake Area Swimming | Cascade Mountains

2016-06-27

• A beautiful reservoir with warm water in the summer months • Plenty of waterContinue Reading

Lake Marie

Lake Marie at Umpqua River Lighthouse – A Serene Coastal Escape

2016-06-25

• Lake Marie is a serene coastal lake located in the Umpqua Lighthouse State ParkContinue 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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