• Fall Creek Lake North Shore offers a variety of recreational activities
Fall Creek National Recreation Area is one of the great summer destinations east of Eugene. Fall Creek Reservoir was originally built for flooding control but is also used for recreation activities in the summer. There are numerous swimming spots, but if some places are too crowded, you can find your secret swimming hole along the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail that runs from the Dolly Varden Campground to Tiller Creek.
Fall Creek Lake is surrounded by day-use parks and campgrounds managed by the State of Oregon. Fall Creek Lake North Shore is one of the five day-use sites, and it features a swimming area, picnicking, and boating. The North Shore Day Use Site is located near Fall Creek Dam and has high- and low-water ramps.
Fall Creek Lake offers warmer water than the creek, with plenty of swimming spots to choose from.
Fall Creek Lake - Your Gateway to Water Adventures
If day-use sites are too crowded, explore the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail to find a secluded swimming hole.
Scenic Fall Creek Corridor in the Willamette National Forest
Fall Creek Lake Camping and Lodging
Cascara Campground and Fisherman’s Point Group Camp are the closest camping options for those exploring the Fall Creek area in Oregon.
Cascara Campground offers a peaceful setting with scenic water views and Fisherman’s Point Group Camp is a reservable site designed for larger groups.
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 - North Shore Day Use | Facts
Open: April - September from 7 am to 9 pm
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Vault toilets, garbage service, picnic sites, boat ramps
Activities: Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 850 ft (250 m)
North Shore at Fall Creek Lake is located:
- 23 miles east of Eugene
- 84 miles southeast of Salem
- 130 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 Fall Creek Lake
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 1.9 miles to North Shore Park on the right.
Phone: 541-937-1173