Oregon | State Parks

Lake Abert and Abert Rim (Lakeview)

Lake Abert is the third-largest saline body of water in North America. Brine shrimp in the lake provide the food supply for a number of bird species.

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (Klamath Falls)

The Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1958 "... as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds." The refuge primarily consists of 40, 000 acres of wet meadows and open water wetlands. This large natural marsh, with a backdrop of the Cascade Mountain Range in central Oregon, encompasses the upper reaches of the Williamson River and provides important nesting, feeding, and staging habitat for waterfowl and sandhill crane.

Blue River Lake (Lowell)

This scenic 1240 acre lake with its many miles of forested shoreline provides multiple outdoor recreational opportunities. Overnight camping is available at Mona campground, boat launching at Saddle Dam and Lookout Creek ramps. Fishing, swimming and water skiing are the favorite activities at the two recreation areas, both near the upper end of the lake.

Cougar Lake (Lowell)

With the beauty of the McKenzie River and a good reputation for trout fishing and several boat launches, this scenic 1, 280 acre lake offers many recreational opportunities. There are visitor viewpoints at both sides of the Cougar Dam that offer spectacular views of the valley downstream and the vistas upstream around the lake. Most of the recreation areas are located within the mountainous Willamette National Forest and are managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Detroit Lake (Lowell)

Located in the rugged mountain forests below Mt. Jefferson, Detroit Lake is stored water from the Santiam River. Detroit Dam rises 463 feet above its foundation in the narrow, steep and rocky slopes of the North Santiam Canyon. The dam provides controlled runoff, flood control, irrigation, downstream navigation improvement, recreation opportunities and power generation, while preserving the quality of the Valley's environment.

Dorena Lake (Cottage Grove)

The lake is located in rolling, partially wooded hill country. Its three parks offer boating, swimming, sailing, fishing and water skiing. Schwarz park located downstream of the dam, offers overnight camping for families and groups. Overnight camping is also available at Baker Park on the south side of the lake. The lakeshore is managed for wildlife habitat as well, including many species of birds and animals.

Green Peter Lake (Lowell)

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the Middle Santiam River, Green Peter Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities. The Green Peter Dam and Lake provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Fall Creek Lake (Lowell)

This scenic 1, 852 acre lake is surrounded by 22 miles of forested shoreline, providing many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as boating, water skiing, hiking and wildlife viewing. The land surrounding the lake is protected and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide habitat for many species of waterfowl, upland game and non-game wildlife.

Lost Creek Lake (Trail)

Lost Creek Lake is located 30 miles northeast of Medford on the Rogue River in a scenic, mountainous and timbered canyon. Several major public access areas, park sites, boat ramps and a trail system along 30 miles of shoreline offer many recreational activities. McGregor Park, was specifically designed for the convenience of handicapped visitors. The facilities provide easy wheelchair access. A visitor center at the park features exhibits about the project and region. The Cole M.

Foster Lake (Lowell)

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the South Santiam River, Foster Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities. The Foster Dam and Lake regulates the flow from the nearby Green Peter dam. The dam provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Lookout Point Lake (Lowell)

22 miles southeast of Eugene, Lookout Point Lake is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. Lookout Point Dam an earth-and-gravel-fill dam with a concrete gated spillway.

Dexter Lake (Lowell)

22 miles southeast of Eugene, Dexter Lake is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species.

Burnt Mountain (North Bend)

This ridge top site offers hunters a good base camp for hunting big game animals.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Hood River)

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. It's 80 miles long and up to 4, 000 feet with the north canyon walls in Washington State and the south canyon walls in Oregon State. The Columbia River Gorge is more than a gorgeous, natural wonder. It is also a critical transportation corridor and is home to 70, 000 people.

Fremont National Forest (Lakeview)

Located in "Oregon's Outback", is the Fremont National Forest. Expansive views, dramatic cliffs and solitude are what you'll find. The Forest provides the self reliant recreationist the opportunity to discover nature in a rustic environment. There are 1.2 million acres to explore!

Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland (Prineville)

Located in central Oregon, lies the Ochoco National Forest. The forest is part of the old Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, which was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Reserve was divided into four smaller, more manageable units in 1908 - the Deschutes, Malheur, Whitman and Umatilla National Forests. In 1911 the Ochoco National Forest was established from parts of the Malheur and Deschutes NF's.

Rogue River National Forest (Medford)

Surrounding much of the Rogue Valley in southwestern Oregon, the 630, 000-acre Rogue River National Forest provides a rich diversity of scenery and recreational opportunities. The Forest, which includes about 53, 800 acres in California, is easily reached from Medford and nearby communities along Interstate Highway Five.

Siuslaw National Forest (Corvallis)

The Siuslaw National Forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Thick Douglas fir forests contrast sharply with miles of open sand dunes, beaches, and freshwater lakes. Coastal weather is characterized by continually changing moods; a winter day may bring a violent rain storm yet the following day may be clear, calm, and sunny. Summer fog is common and temperatures remain mild year-round.

Umpqua National Forest (Roseburg)

Located within the western slopes of the Cascades in southwest Oregon, lies the Umpqua National Forest comprising nearly a million acres. The Forest is known for countless recreation opportunities in this unique area where two beautiful rivers, the North and South Umpqua, begin deep within the Forest and flow westward to the Pacific Ocean.

Willamette National Forest (Eugene)

Located in Oregon, lies the Willamette National Forest. The forest stretches for 110 miles (177, 023 kilometers) along the western slopes of the Cascades. The Forest is 1.6 million acres (682, 343 hectares) in size and extends from the Mt. Jefferson area east of Salem to the Calapooya Mountains northeast of Roseburg. The Willamette National Forest is known for its numerous volcanic peaks, the forested Cascade Range, and its outstanding rivers.

Clear Lake (Gresham)

Clear Lake is formed by Wasco Dam which is a major facility of the Wapinitia Project. The 557-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. The lake is about 13 miles south of Mt. Hood and lies in a small forested valley. Camping and boat launching are available, and the lake has a very good trout fishery. Available species include rainbow and brook trout. Season open year-round.

Cold Springs Reservoir (Umatilla)

Cold Springs Dam and Reservoir are features of the Umatilla Project. The dam was completed in 1908. The reservoir covers 1, 600 acres with 12 miles of shoreline and is a national wildlife refuge heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Some 275 acres of the reservoir area have been designed as public hunting grounds. Bank fishing for crappie, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead permitted from the Inlet Canal and along Cold Springs Dam.

Crane Prairie Reservoir (Bend)

Recreation on this 4, 940-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains. There are 24 miles of shoreline. One of the best rainbow trout lakes in the state. Fish exceed 10 pounds. Available species include rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, largemouth bass, and whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

Emigrant Lake (White City)

Emigrant Lake is formed by Emigrant Dam which is a feature of the Rogue River Project. Recreation on this 806-acre reservoir is located on Emigrant Creek 5 miles southeast of Ashland, Oregon. Vehicle access is good along the west arm and limited on east arm. Angling opportunities best for crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead. Occasionally stocked with rainbow trout, steelhead, and chinook salmon. Season open year-round.

Howard Prairie Lake (White City)

Howard Prairie Dam on Beaver Creek is a major featrue of the Rogue River Project. At this 1, 990-acre impoundment, anglers will find rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and largemouth bass. Fishing season runs from late April through October.The lake is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. Boating and water skiing are especially good at this lake. Ducks are raised at the reservoir every year and geese nest at the Lake.

McKay Reservoir (Umatilla)

McKay Dam and reservoir are features of the Umatilla Project. This 1, 200-acre reservoir is located 8 miles south of Pendleton. Fishing permitted Mar. 1 thorough Sept. 30. Available species include rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, and yellow perch.

Owyhee Reservoir Boat Ramp (Salem)

The Owyhee Project lies west of the Snake River in Malheur County, Oregon, and Owyhee County, Idaho. The key feature is the Owyhee Dam, on the Owyhee River about 11 miles southwest of Adrian, Oregon. The dam is a concrete, thick-arch structure which was designed to carry about three-fourths of the water load by arch action, and the remainder by gravity action. The dam rises 417 feet above foundation in the river section and, at the time of its construction (1928-1932) was the world's highest dam.

Unity Reservoir (La Grande)

Unity Dam and Reservoir are features of the Burnt River Project. Located on the Burnt River Unity Reservoir is about 40 miles southwest of Baker, Oregon. The reservoir has a water surface area of 926 acres and 10 miles of shoreline. Anglers will find rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. Season open year-round.

Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway (Medford)

The Galice-Hellgate National Back Country Byway is a 39-mile-long scenic motor route starting from Interstate 5 near Merlin ("Gateway to the Rogue") and progressing along the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River. The Byway travels past majestic vistas of a deep and rocky river canyon, densely wooded hillsides, and whitewater rapids.

Graves Creek to Marial Back Country Byway (Medford)

When you enter this gateway to the back country, you'll feel the cool mist surrounding Rainie Falls. A strenuous hike along the historic Rogue River or the Mule Creek Canyon Trails offers visitors an invigorating challenge.

Fawn Creek (North Bend)

A quiet undeveloped setting along the river with a small boat ramp providing access to the confluence of Fawn Creek and Smith River.

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (Baker City)

Using life-size displays, and multi-media and living-history presentations, this Center dramatically tells the story of the hopes, dreams, joys, and heartaches of Oregon Trail-era pioneers. A visit to the Center provides a unique opportunity to walk through a wagon train, join a group of emigrants as they cross the frontier, and experience history come to life.

East Shore (North Bend)

East Shore offers shady camp sites and two picnic sites near Loon Lake and Mill Creek Road. A fishing dock is close to the camp sites. Loon LakeRecreation Site with its beach, boat launch, and day use area is just one mile north of East Shore.

Smith River Falls (North Bend)

This site offers a peaceful setting along the mith River and provides the opportunity to setup camp in the shade of towering trees with great view of the river.

Rough and Ready Flat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Medford)

This is a unique botanical area along Rough and Ready Creek. It harbors a multitude of rare or special-status plants endemic to the serpentine soils of the Siskiyou Mountains. The area has been a popular wildflower-watching spot for decades, and plant species are actively evolving here. The impetus to protect the area was provided by the Illinois Valley Garden Club in 1937.

Row River Trail (Eugene)

In 1994, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acquired a portion of an abandoned Oregon and Southern Eastern railway line that was once used to haul ore, logs, supplies, and passengers between Disston and Cottage Grove. As part of a rails-to-trails project, about 15.6 miles of multiple-use trail was developed, including 5 miles that run alongside Dorena Lake.

Steens Mountains/East Rim Overlook (West Hines)

Rising 9, 700 feet above sea level, Steens Mountain is the highest peak in the northern Great Basin desert. The East Rim Overlook provides a stunning view of this rugged country. The 66-mile Steens Mountain Loop Road offers visitors a chance to see bighorn sheep, as well as prairie falcons, American Kestrels, and other birds of prey.

Vincent Creek (North Bend)

Vincent Creek offers a good base camp for big game hunting and general camping and fishing in Smith River and Vincent Creek.

Whittaker Creek Recreation Area (Eugene)

Whittaker Creek Campground offers family camping in a wooded riverside location with a hiking trail that provides access to an old growth stand of Douglas fir high above the campground. The Old Growth Ridge Trail was designated in 1994 as a National Recreation Trail due to the exceptional wildlife, geology and old growth trees that are typical of coast range ecosystems.

Clay Creek (Eugene)

Clay Creek Campground is a favorite if you enjoy riverside camping with an interpretive trail to old-growth timber. The Siuslaw River is a salmon watch site that runs fast and cold during the winter months, providing exceptional habitat for Coho and Chinook salmon that can be observed spawning during the fall and winter.

Hult Pond (Eugene)

This site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving.

Lakeview (Lakeview)

The Lakeview District offers a variety of recreation opportunities. The landscapes across the four million plus acres of publicland include forested mountains and vast reaches of high elevation desert. Dispersed recreation activities associated withhunting, fishing, off highway vehicle operation, as well as wildlife viewing and sight seeing represent the preponderance of visitoractivities.

Warner Wetlands (Lakeview)

Scattered reservoirs offergood to excellent trout fishing in a landscape that at first seems alien to that experience. It is the place where antelope and wildhorses roam, as well as offering respite to millions of migratory birds at the Warner Wetlands. The resource area provides apublic collecting area for the Oregon State gemstone, the sunstone, and the largest inland sand dune system in the northwest.

Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (Hines)

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area (Salem)

This campground offers many recreational opportunities such as an amphitheater, nature trail, picnicking along the Santiam River, fishing and a boat ramp. The site also has available, with reservation, three group picnic shelters.

Little North Santiam River Recreation Management Area (Salem)

Elkhorn Centrally located in the Little North Fork Recreation Area, Elkhorn offers secluded camp units along the North fork of the Santiam River. Trails along the river give visitors access to swimming holes and fishing. The campground is located on North Fork Road off Hwy 22, 34 miles east of Salem.

Shotgun Creek Recreation Sites (Eugene)

Shotgun Creek Park is located in the foothills of the Western Cascades. This 260 acre site retains the natural characteristics typical of this region in Oregon and is one of the most popular day-use recreation areas in Lane County. Shotgun Creek Park offers 20 acres of developed facilities that are ideal for family gatherings, reunions, office picnics, and wedding receptions.

North Umpqua River Recreation Area (Roseburg)

Within this beautiful corridor, there are world-class fly-fishing opportunities, exhilarating whitewater for rafters and kayakers, picture postcard scenery, a recently renovated 31-unit BLM campground, and a hiking and biking trail, which follows the river for the entire length of the corridor and beyond.

Cow Creek Recreation Area (Roseburg)

A 1, 300 foot segment along the lower stem of Cow Creek is withdrawn from private mining claims to offer recreational gold panning opportunities to the public. This day-use area is located in the middle of the 45-mile Cow Creek Back Country Byway and includes a vault restroom, picnic tables and information board.

Pacific Crest Trail Recreation Management Area (Medford)

BLM manages approximately 40 miles of this National Trail. The Siskiyou/Cascades segment of the Trail passes interesting attractions such as Pilot Rock, an ancient volcanic plug used as a landmark by pioneers, much like Devils Tower in Wyoming. The Trail passes Hobart Peak and Hobart Lake, and crosses through some old-growth forests.

Loon Lake (North Bend)

The Loon Lake Recreation Area sits on the shore of Loon Lake. It features a, sandy beach for swimming, shady camp sites nestled in a Douglas fir forest, and a nature trail that leads to a cascading water fall.

Sixes River (North Bend)

This site is a favorite of miners, fisherman, and nature lovers. There are opportunities to pan or sluice for gold year round or through a special permit, dredging is permitted July 15 - September 30. Roads within the campground were recently paved.

Cascade Lakes Highway (Bend)

Known as Highway 46, Oregon`s Cascade Lakes Highway has interested visitors for over 50 years.

Highway 101--Pacific Coast Scenic Byway- Oregon Section (Salem)

This route follows the beautiful Oregon Coast. The drive offers beach and ocean views, rain forests, cliffs, farmlands, and quaint towns.

Historic Columbia River Highway (Portland)

This byway traverses the Gorge, a scenic area that includes the Columbia River.

Oregon`s Outback Scenic Byway (Lakeview)

One of the best routes in Oregon`s Great Basin region that captures all its diversity.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway (Klamath Falls)

Volcanic features include Crater Lake National Park, wildlife, and a rich cultural history. These make the Volcanic Legacy Byway a spectacular adventure.

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (Baker City)

Hells Canyon was designated a national recreation area in 1975. The 652, 500 acre canyon has a maximum depth of 7, 900 ft making it the deepest gorge in North America.Major attractions are the Snake River with jet boats and float craft permitted, 3 Wild and Scenic Rivers, Hells Canyon All American Scenic Byway, National Trails, and the Hells Canyon Wilderness.

Bear Creek (North Bend)

This site provides a quiet setting along Bear Creek and has easy access just off Highway 42.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (Kimberly)

Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals. This remarkably complete record, spanning more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era (the "Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants") is world-renowned. Authorized October 26, 1974, and established in 1975, this 14, 000 acre park is divided into three widely separated units; the Sheep Rock Unit, Painted Hills Unit, and Clarno Unit.

Oregon Caves National Monument (Cave Junction)

Oregon Caves National Monument is small in size, 480 acres, but rich in diversity. Above ground, the monument encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest. It harbors a fantastic array of plants, and a Douglas-fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon. Three hiking trails access this forest. Below ground is an active marble cave created by natural forces over hundreds of thousands of years in one of the world's most diverse geologic realms.

South Slough Reserve (Charleston)

The South Slough Reserve contains upland forests, freshwater wetlands and ponds, salt marshes, mud flats, eelgrass meadows and open water habitats. Major activities at the reserve include K-12 and adult education; ecological research and monitoring; and wetland restoration.South Slough is the southwestern arm of the larger Coos estuary. The Coos estuary is an example of a drowned river mouth estuary.

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (Medford)

The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument was created to protect an array of biological, geological, hydrological, archeological and historic resources. Although important individually, collectively these resources comprise a unique, diverse ecosystem. The guiding principles for management of the CSNM are to protect, maintain, restore or enhance relevant and important resources.

Upper Klamath Lake (Klamath Falls,)

Nearly 30 miles long and up to eight miles wide, Upper Klamath Lake is the largest freshwater body west of the Rockies. It has a surface area of 91, 000 acres and 98 miles of shoreline. Recreation facilities are managed for Reclamation by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (Lakeview)

The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge protects more than half a million acres of high desert habitat for large wintering herds of pronghorn antelope, scattered bands of bighorn sheep, and a rich assortment of other wildlife. The landscape is vast, rugged, and punctuated with waterfalls, narrow gorges, and lush springs among rolling hills and expansive tablelands of sagebrush and mountain mahogany.

Cottage Grove Lake (Cottage Grove)

The lake and its shoreline set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, is used for boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Cottage Grove Dam, completed in 1942, stores up to 33, 000 acre-feet of water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

The Dalles Lock And Dam, Lake Celilo (The Dalles)

The Dales Dam is 192 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River, two miles east of the city of The Dalles, Oregon. The dam extends 1.5 miles from the Oregon shore to the navigation lock on the Washington shore. The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, powerhouse and fish passage facilities. Various recreational facilities are provided along Lake Celilo, the 24-mile long lake behind the dam. There is a visitor center available focusing on the project and the region.

Fern Ridge Lake (Lowell)

Fern Ridge Lake, a popular recreation area for sailing, power boating and water skiing, is just 12 miles from downtown Eugene. Six park sites and several remote access points around the lake offer a variety of day use recreation opportunities such as picnicking, swimming, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. A private concession on the peninsula at the south end of the lake has overnight camping sites. The Fern Ridge Dam was completed in 1941 and provides needed flood control.

Hills Creek (Lowell)

Hills Creek Lake is set in rugged mountain country within the Willamette National Forest. The scenic 2, 735 acre lake with its 44 miles of forested shoreline provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are five parks around the lake, two of which have overnight camping. There are also three boat ramps available. The Corps developed a 130-acre wildlife and wetland area below Hills Creek Dam, which has open fields, small ponds, riverside habitat, beaver dams and food plots.

John Day Lock And Dam, Lake Umatilla (The Dalles)

John Day Dam is 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River and located at Exit 109 off Interstate 84 in Oregon. The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, powerhouse and fish-passage facilities on both shores. Many recreation opportunities are available along the shores of Lake Umatilla and on the John Day River, such as boating, fishing, swimming and sail boarding. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.

Willamette Falls Locks (West Linn)

Historic Willamette Falls Locks is located on the west bank of the Willamette River in West Linn, OR. Visitors can watch vessels moving up and down the river through the rock-walled locks, spend time in the project's historical information center or lunch at the picnic tables on the grassy area near the lock office. The historical information center is in the original lock master's office and includes exhibits describing life in the Willamette Valley before and after construction of the locks.

Willow Creek (The Dalles)

Willow Creek Lake is a flood control dam designed to protect the city of Heppner, Oregon. The dam also provides valuable water storage for irrigation for the area. When a flash flood occurs, the flood waters will be caught and stored, and slowly released until the lake returns to its maintained elevation of 2063 feet. This project is of special interest to engineers and builders. The dam features roller compacted concrete construction.

Bonneville Lock And Dam (Cascade Locks)

Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia and links the two states. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains Bonneville Lock and Dam for hydropower production, fish and wildlife protection, recreation and navigation. Since 1938, Bonneville Dam has supplied the region with inexpensive electrical power.

McNary Lock & Dam, Lake Wallula (Umatilla)

Lake Wallula, located in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington along the Columbia River, provides for water fun and relaxation. The landscape is characteristic of wide-open vistas with few trees while the climate is arid. Popular activities include boating, camping, swimming, water skiing, hunting, and fishing. Recreation facilities range from full service campgrounds and picnic areas to undeveloped remote beaches. View migrating fish and tour the powerhouse and navigation lock.

Dean Creek Elk Viewing area (North Bend)

The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is a mosaic of pastures, woodlands, and wetlands, providing a variety of wildlife viewing experiences. A herd of 60 to 100 Roosevelt elk are year-round residents, and visitors can also view numerous birds in the area, including waterfowl. Each of 2 viewing areas provides parking, an interpretive center, viewing scopes, and restrooms. The area is contiguous with the scenic Umpqua River.

Deschutes National Forest (Bend)

Located in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest extends for about 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres. Enjoy a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains that form the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and alpine forests, volcanic attractions, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows.

Malheur National Forest (John Day)

In the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon lies the 1.46-million acre Malheur National Forest, a place of dramatic landscape and scenery! Solitude, tranquility, and beauty abound in this Forest where there is no fast lane. On over 200 miles of trails, you can walk through forests of pine and fir, climb timbered slopes to scenic alpine lakes and meadows, or enjoy the grasslands, sage, and juniper.

Mount Hood National Forest (Sandy)

Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt. Hood National Forest extends south from the strikingly beautiful Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson. Enjoy fishing, camping, boating, and hiking in the summer, hunting in the fall, and skiing and other snow sports in the winter.

Siskiyou National Forest (Grants Pass)

The Siskiyou National Forest is located in the Klamath Mountains and the Coast Ranges of Southwestern Oregon with a small segment of the Forest extending into Northwestern California and the Siskiyou Mountain Range. The Siskiyou Forest Reserve was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, and the Reserve was designated as the Siskiyou National Forest in 1907.

Umatilla National Forest (Pendleton)

Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington State and northeast Oregon, lies the Umatilla National Forest, covering 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. Elevations range from 1, 600 to 8, 000 feet above sea level.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (Baker City)

Located in northeast Oregon and western Idaho, lies the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprised of 2.3 million acres. Elevations on the National Forest range from 875 feet in Hells Canyon, to 9845 feet above sea level in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. In this National Forest, you may see a great variety of wildlife, including more big game species than any other Forest in Oregon and Washington. You'll see forests of ponderosa pine, western larch, Douglas and other firs.

Winema National Forest (Klamath Falls)

Located in southern Oregon, lies the Winema National Forest encompassing one million acres on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, water and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and sightseeing are some of the popular activities in the Winema National Forest. In the more heavily used areas, there are campgrounds and picnic areas for you to use. Electrical, water, and sewer hookups for travel trailers are not available at any of these sites.

Agate Reservoir (Medford)

Agate Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rogue River Basin Project, are located about 10 miles northeast of Medford, Oregon. Agate Dam is a zoned earthfill structure on Dry Creek. The reservoir covers 216 surface acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The season is open year-round.

Beulah Reservoir (Vale)

Beulah Reservoir is nestled in Agency Valley on the North Fork of the Malheur River in Oregon, almost filling the small triangular valley. There are campgrounds and facilities for launching and mooring boats at the reservoir. A wide variety of migrating waterfowl use the reservoir, with heavy use by Canada geese. Mule deer and elk are also present in the area. The reservoir is 1, 900 acres with Dolly Varden, rainbow, and cutthroat trout.

Bully Creek Reservoir (Vale)

Bully Creek Dam and Reservoir (Vale Project) are on the Bully Creek about 8 miles northwest of the Creek's confluence with the Malheur River. Forested areas at the reservoir provide opportunities for viewing migrating birds. In the spring, fall, and winter you may see loons, grebes, ducks, and hawks. Nearby a red rock formation sometimes harbors Rock Wrens and Golden Eagles.Reservoir is 985 surface acres with 7 miles of shoreline. Paved access to the dam.

Crescent Lake (Bend)

Crescent Lake Dam which is part of the Crescent Lake Project, is located at the outlet of Crescent Lake. The lake is a large natural body of water formed in a glacial deposit high on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. This 4, 000-acre lake offers angling opportunities for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

Haystack Reservoir (Bend)

The Haystack Reservoir area encompasses 271 acres of land and 233 acres of water surface, with 5 miles of shoreline. Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, and brown bullhead.Haystack Dam and reservoir are features of the Deschutes Project.

Henry Hagg Lake (Hillsboro)

Henry Hagg Lake was formed by the construction of Scoggins Dam which is a major facility of the Tualatin Project. Scoggins Park/Henry Hagg Lake has many developed facilities for day use. Park is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. The facilities open in late April-on the first day of fishing season-and close in late October. Overnight camping not permitted. Available species include rainbow trout, large and smallmouth bass, brown bullhead, and yellow perch.

Hyatt Reservoir (Medford)

Hyatt Reservoir and Hyatt Dam are major features of the Rogue River Project. Hyatt Reservoir is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains and is near Ashland, Oregon. The reservoir is 880 water surface acres and has 6 miles of shoreline. Available species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and brook trout. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

Ochoco Reservoir (Prineville)

Ochoco Dam and reservoir are major features of the Crooked River Project. Ochoco Dam, a hydraulic-fill structure on Ochoco Creek east of Prineville, Oregon, was constructed immediately after World War I as part of the Veterans Farm Settlement program undertaken by the state of Oregon. The left abutment of the dam is an alluvial fan and the right abutment is a slide mass consisting of fine earth and rock. The dam is 125 feet high with a crest length of 1, 350 feet.

Phillips Lake (Baker City)

Phillips Lake was formed by the construction of Mason Dam which is a feature of the Baker Project. Recreation on this 2, 235-acre reservoir is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Baker City, Oregon off Oregon 7. Anglers will find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, black crappie, yellow perch, and coho salmon. Season open year-round. Many waterfowl rest at the reservoir during migration, especially Canada geese.

Prineville Reservoir (Prineville)

Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam are features of the Crooked River Project. Recreation at the 3, 030-acre reservoir is located 15 miles south of Prineville. Available species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and crappie. Season open year-round. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below Deschutes River Basin reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided.

Wickiup Reservoir (Bend)

The Wickiup Dam and Reservoir are features of the Deschutes Project. Recreation on this 11, 200-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains about 40 miles southwest of Bend. Fish species include kokanee, coho salmon, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, and trophy-size brown trout. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (Princeton)

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1908, is located in southeastern Oregon on the northern edge of the Great Basin. It is adjacent to the newly established Steens Mountain Wilderness, with the Wild and Scenic Donner and Blitzen (thunder and lightning) River flowing into the refuge at its southern boundary. Malheur Refuge consists of more than 185, 000 acres of prime wildlife habitat, including 120, 000 acres of a wetland wonder in a sea of sagebrush.

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (Newport)

Bandon Marsh Refuge is located along the picturesque southern Oregon coast near the mouth of the Coquille River, and the city of Bandon. There are two units to the Bandon Marsh NWR: Bandon Marsh Unit and Ni-les'tun Unit. The Bandon Marsh Unit protects the largest remaining tract of salt marsh within the Coquille River estuary. Major habitats include undisturbed salt marsh, mudflat, and Sitka spruce and alder river bank communities.

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge (Dallas)

Oregon's Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife. The 2, 492 acre Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike most other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges.

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1978 to protect a major night roost site for wintering bald eagles in Southern Oregon. The refuge consists of 4, 200 acres, primarily of old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white and Douglas fir. These mature stands of trees have open branching patterns of large limbs which allow easy eagle access and can support many birds.

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge (Lakeview)

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge was established in 1936 to provide range for remnant pronghorn antelope herds. Refuge management practices have since been broadened to include conservation of all wildlife and native plant species characteristic of this high-desert habitat.Looming high above the surrounding rangelands, Hart Mountain Refuge is a massive fault block ridge that rises to an elevation of 8, 065 feet.

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (Irving)

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, was established in 1969 for wildlife habitat lost to flooding caused by the construction of the John Day Lock and Dam. The 25, 347 acre refuge, located in the arid Columbia Basin of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington astride the Columbia River, includes open water, shallow marshes, backwater sloughs, croplands, islands, and shrub-steppe uplands.

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge (Corvallis)

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges. They nest on Alaska's Copper River Delta, and winter almost exclusively in the Willamette Valley. Habitat loss, predation, and hunting have caused a decrease in population.

Doerner Fir (North Bend)

The Doerner Fir is the largest known Douglas Firin the world, it stands 329 feet tall and 11.5 feet in diameter. The 1/2 mile trail leading to the Fir takes you through one of the coast's finest old growth forests. The trail is steep in spots and sturdy footwear is recommended.

Lower Deschutes River (Prineville)

The Lower Deschutes River was designated an Oregon Scenic Waterway in 1970 and a Federal Wild and Scenic River in 1988. The river runs through a deep rimrock-lined canyon that ranges from 900 feet to 2, 600 feet in depth. The elevation drops from 1, 393 feet at Pelton Reregulation Dam to 160 feet at its confluence with the Columbia River. The average gradient is 13 feet per mile and is relatively constant throughout its length.

Macks Canyon Site (Prineville)

The Macks Canyon archaeological site is a large, prehistoric village locale overlooking the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon. The site is characterized by shallow, circular, semi-subterranean house depressions, surface artifacts, and riverine shell deposits. Limited excavations conducted in the late 1960's indicate that the site was the location of a winter village occupied by Sahaptin-speaking people of the Columbia Plateau.

Edson Creek (North Bend)

Located on the fork of Edson Creek and Sixes river, this site is a popular swimming and fishingdestination. The boat launch area provides accessto the river for small boats. There are four groupsites that provide a picnic and camp area for groups of 25 to 250 people. The sites are by special reservation. (Call 541-751-4418 for reservations.

Forest Driving Tour (North Bend)

You are about to take a 60-mile round-trip journey through 500 years of forest growth; from tiny seedlings to giant-old growth trees.

McKinley Camp Site (North Bend)

McKinley offers camping for large groups, picking and fishing on Middle Creek.

North Spit (North Bend)

The North Spit of Coos Bay is a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the waters of Coos Bay. Watching commercial vessels is but one unique opportunity to be enjoyed on this industrialized, semi-wild peninsula. Respect for private lands and protection of endangered species habitat limit public access. Cross country vehicle travel is not allowed off of existing trails without written permission .

Park Creek (North Bend)

Park Creek offers peaceful, shady camp sites under an old growth canopy of Douglas Fir, Western lock, Western Red Cedar, and Myrtlewood. Relax and fish in nearby Park Creek and Middle Creek.

Rogue River Ranch (Medford)

The Rogue River Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places and is nestled in the heart of the Rogue River's wild section. Once a major Native American habitation site, the area has enjoyed a rich human history of over 9, 000 years. After Europeans arrived, the site evolved into a small gold-mining community, with up to 100 residents trying to scratch a living from the gold-bearing gravel bars of the mighty Rogue River.

Table Rock Wilderness (Salem)

Table Rock Wilderness was designated a part of the National Wilderness System in 1984. It is the last large area-6, 028 acres-of pristine forest land in the Molalla River drainage. Its steep, rugged terrain, towering basalt cliffs, spectacular vistas, brilliant wildflowers, diverse wildlife, and unique history combine to create a distinctive wilderness experience.

West Eugene Wetlands (Eugene)

The 2, 500-acre West Eugene Wetlands are located within the city limits of Eugene, Oregon. These lands were acquired by federal, state, local, and nonprofit organizations because of the important ecological values, both botanical and wildlife. This area contains one of the most endangered plant communities in the nation, the Willamette wet prairie. Today, less than one half of one percent of the Willamette Valley*s wet prairie habitat remains.

Sharps Creek Campground (Eugene)

Sharp*s Creek is a favorite of recreational miners, campers, picnickers, and nature lovers. There are opportunities to pan or sluice for gold year round in Sharp*s Creek. Nearby are the scenic Row River Trail and the historic Bohemia Mining District.

China Ditch Automobile Loop (Roseburg)

China Ditch was a 33-mile project dug by 200 Chinese laborers in the 1890's to supply water for gold mining operations. Ditch segments are partially visible today. Interpretive signs are located along an automobile tour loop.

Diamond Craters Recreation Management Area (Hines)

This is a fascinating area that contains hundreds of pristine volcanic features. Geologists maintain that the area has some of the best and most diverse examples of basaltic volcanism in the United States. Features include blast craters, small calderas, unusual lava flow formations, a water-filled crater (maar), and unusual plant communities.

Owyhee Wild & Scenic River (Vale)

This wild river corridor flows through southeastern Oregon from the Idaho/Oregon state line to Owyhee Reservoir. (It excludes the Rome Valley, which is a ranching and agricultural area.) Explore this National Wild and Scenic River by floating some of its 120 miles through rugged, spectacular canyonlands and ash flows. The river was included in the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1984 because of its outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, wildlife, and cultural values.

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (Newport)

Jutting into the Pacific Ocean, this harsh, unforgiving environment hosts many forms of life. Harbor seals and whales are visible offshore year-round. In spring and summer, thousands of seabirds flock to the near-shore islands to breed and raise their young. At low tide, you can observe pools filled with intertidal life. Oregon's tallest and second-oldest lighthouse has illuminated this promontory since 1873. Archaeologists have also discovered evidence of Native American visits to the site.

Umpqua River Recreation Area (Roseburg)

In 1988, Congress designated 33.8 miles of the North Umpqua River as a Wild and Scenic River with a "recreation" classification. It begins at the confluence of Rock Creek (rivermile 35.5) near Swiftwater Bridge and ends at Soda Springs (rivermile 69.3). There are five resources listed as "Outstanding Remarkable Values: Fish, Water, Recreation, Scenery, and Cultural Resources. The Roseburg BLM, Umpqua National Forest, and State of Oregon manage this magnificent river.

Rogue Wild & Scenic River (Medford)

McKenzie Pass/Santiam Pass (McKenzie Bridge)

There are dramatic, close-up views of the most beautiful of the snow capped High Cascade Peaks, two Wild and Scenic Rivers and waterfalls.

Agency Lake Ranch (Klamath Falls)

Agency Lake Ranch is located 27 miles northwest of Klamath Falls and 6 miles west of Chiloquin, situated along the northwestern shoreline of Agency Lake. The site is open year-round. Access is limited to non-motorized methods (from BLM parking lot to site is 2 miles). Property is operated as a shallow water storage facility and consists of 7, 159 acres. Developing wetlands enhance waterfowl hunting opportunities during the winter months.

Gerber Dam and Reservoir (Klamath Falls)

Gerber Dam and Reservoir are on Miller Creek 14 miles east of Bonanza, Oregon. The reservoir provides storage for irrigation water and its capacity is 94, 000 acre feet with 17 miles of shoreline. The dam, constructed in 1924-1925, is a concrete arch structure with a height of 84 feet and a crest length of 485 feet.

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge (Sherwood)

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located at the northern end of the Willamette Valley near Sherwood, Oregon. The concept of creating the refuge originated from local citizens, cities, and governments, and so, it enjoys strong popular support, stemming from a desire to preserve green space where future generations can take part in outdoor recreation and education.

Crater Lake National Park (Crater Lake)

Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8, 929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness.

Fort Clatsop National Memorial (Astoria)

Fort Clatsop National Memorial is a very busy place now that the bicentennial is in full swing. Due to increased visitation, how visitors visit the park differs throughout the year. Be sure to check the information carefully which pertains to the dates you wish to visit the park. If you have any questions please call the park at: 503-861-2471 Present through June 13, 2004. Park Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All Groups of 10 or more must have a reservation to visit the park.

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge (Jefferson)

Oregon's Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife. Ankeny Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for Dusky Canada Geese. Unlike most other Canada geese, Duskies have limited summer and winter ranges.

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