• Lakeside 1 & 2 are popular swimming spots with sandy and grassy beaches
Fall Creek Lake's proximity to Eugene has made it a popular recreation site during hot summer days. Four free day-use sites are located on the northern side of Fall Creek Lake. Great spots for summer fun, including swimming, picnicking, fishing, and boating, Lakeside 1 and 2 Day Use Sites are located 0.4 miles apart and approximately 6 miles east of the Fall Creek Dam.
Fall Creek Lake’s water is warmer than the creek, making it a great spot for swimming. There are many swimming areas around the lake, so you can find the perfect one for you.
Fall Creek Lake - Your Gateway to Water Adventures
If popular and easily accessible sites are too crowded, you can find a secluded swimming hole along the 13.7-mile-long Fall Creek National Recreation Trail.
Scenic Fall Creek Corridor in the Willamette National Forest
Fall Creek Lake Camping and Lodging
Cascara Campground sits along the shores of Fall Creek Reservoir, offering a peaceful setting with scenic water views. This campground provides basic amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It’s an excellent spot for tent camping, with easy access to boating, fishing, and swimming.
Fisherman’s Point Group Camp is a reservable site designed for larger groups. It is located near Fall Creek and offers a more secluded camping experience with space for multiple tents and group activities. The site is ideal for family gatherings or organized outdoor trips.
For those seeking more comfort, lodging options are available in Eugene or nearby towns, providing hotels, motels, and vacation rentals within a short drive of Fall Creek.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay at Eugene
Fall Creek Lake – Lakeside 1 & 2 | Facts
Open: April - September from 8 am to 9 pm
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Vault toilets, garbage service, picnic sites
Activities: Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, picnicking
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 850 ft (250 m)
Lakeside I is located:
- 28 miles east of Eugene
- 90 miles southeast of Salem
- 135 miles southeast of Portland.
Swimming hole rating: 3 out of 5
Body of Water: Reservoir
Water quality: Transparent
Current: None
Depth: Deep and shallow
Beach: Sand
Water T° (summer): Cool to warm
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Lakeside 1 & 2
From I-5,
- Take Exit 194 A for Highway 126 East
- Follow on Highway 126 for 6.8 miles to Bob Straub Parkway
- Continue 7.6 miles straight onto Bob Straub Parkway, then Highway 222 South and Jasper/Jasper Lowell Roads to Place Road
- Turn left onto Place Road/Big Fall Creek Road and continue 4.5 miles
- Bear left after passing Winberry Creek Road and follow for about 8 miles to Lakeside I on the right (head east for 0.4 miles to Lakeside II).
Phone: 541-937-1173