Water Sports in Oregon

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ochoco Reservoir (Prineville)

Ochoco Dam and reservoir are major features of the Crooked River Project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 rive

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Green Peter Lake (Lowell)

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the Middle Santiam River, Green Peter Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mount Hood National Forest (Sandy)

Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt.

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.

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.

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.