Emigrant Lake – Ashland | Southern Oregon

Emigrant Lake County Park is nestled between rolling hills, five miles southeast of Ashland at the southern end of the Rogue Valley. Emigrant Lake is a at the southern end of the Rogue Valley. Emigrant Lake is a man-made reservoir formed by the dam construction on Emigrant Creek in 1924.

For all those living in the vicinity of Ashland, the county park is an extremely popular summer destination to relax and cool off on a hot summer day without having to travel too far from home.

The immense recreational area features picnic sites, a boat ramp, and playgrounds.

The stand-out feature of the Emigrant Lake Park is two large 280-foot-high water slides that remain in operation from Memorial Day to Labor Day and are perhaps the most distinguishing aspect of this recreational area.

The RV park is complete with 32 sites offering full hookup while at the same time providing a stunning view of the shoreline towards the north. There are also 40 basic camping sites with no hookups. All campsites have a picnic area with a table and a fire ring.

The park has a Group Campground area for a large gathering such as a family reunion. It features picnic tables, a large fire ring, a standing barbecue, and a horseshoe pit. A restroom is located nearby this area for the visitor's convenience. The Group Campground area must be reserved in advance through the Parks Office.

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