• Emigrant Lake offers warm summer water and sandy beaches
Emigrant Lake County Park is nestled among rolling hills, about five miles southeast of Ashland, at the southern end of the Rogue Valley.
Emigrant Lake is an artificial reservoir formed by the construction of Emigrant Dam on Emigrant Creek in 1924.
For those living in the vicinity of Ashland, the county park is an extremely popular summer destination for relaxing and cooling off on a hot day without having to travel far from home.
The spacious recreational area features picnic sites, a boat ramp, and playgrounds.
The standout feature of Emigrant Lake Park is its two 280-foot water slides, which operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day and are perhaps the most distinctive attraction of this recreational area.
Emigrant Lake Camping and Lodging
The RV park offers 32 full-hookup sites, many of which provide stunning views of the shoreline to the north. There are also 40 basic campsites with no hookups.
All campsites include a picnic area with a table and a fire ring.
The park also has a group campground area for large gatherings such as family reunions. It features picnic tables, a large fire ring, a permanent barbecue grill, and a horseshoe pit.
A restroom is located nearby for visitors’ convenience. The group campground must be reserved in advance through the Parks Office.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay in Ashland
Emigrant Lake | Facts
Open: Year-round from sunrise to sunset
Managed by: Jackson County
Amenities: Restrooms, drinking water, garbage service, picnic sites, playgrounds, water slide, boat ramp, and campgrounds
Activities: Swimming, water sliding, boating and kayaking, paddleboarding, sandboarding, fishing, hiking, picnicking
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: Yes or season passes
Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m)
Emigrant Lake is located:
- 5 miles southeast of Ashland
- 19 miles southeast of Medford
- 58 miles west of Klamath Falls.
Facts
Body of water: Reservoir
Surface area: 806 acres
Shoreline: 13.2 miles (21 km)
Characteristics
Swimming hole rating: 3 out of 5
Water quality: Fair transparency
Current: None
Depth: Deep and shallow
Beach: Sand
Water T° (summer): Very warm
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Emigrant Lake
Follow I-5 to Exit 14 in Ashland,
- Take Exit 14 (Ashland) for Highway 66
- Take Highway 66 and drive east for about 3.5 miles to Emigrant Lake Park turnoff.
Phone: (541) 774-8183
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