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Oregon Swimming Holes

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

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

Cottage Grove Lake – Artificial Reservoir Full Of Adventures!

2025-03-23

• Cottage Grove Lake is an artificial reservoir created by Cottage Grove Dam • CottageContinue Reading

Odell Lake

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

2025-03-08

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

Winberry State Recreation Area - Fall Creek Reservoir

Winberry State Recreation Area – Exploring Fall Creek Reservoir

2025-02-17

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

Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge

Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge – The Bridge With Its Own Coin!

2024-04-15

• Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge is open for vehicle traffic • Lane County minted coinsContinue 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

McKee Bridge Day Use Area

Applegate River Swimming & Other Water Activities

2023-09-03

• Applegate River swimming is an excellent way to cool down in summer! • 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

Fish Hatchery County Park

Fish Hatchery County Park – Hiking And Swimming Paradise in Southern Oregon

2023-08-30

• Fish Hatchery County Park is a great site on the bank of the AplegateContinue Reading

McKee Bridge Day Use Area

McKee Bridge Day-Use Area – A Little Gem Of Applegate River

2023-08-29

• McKee Bridge Day-Use Area and Community Kitchen is a unique historic site • TheContinue Reading

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