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| | Cottage Grove Reservoir | | The reservoir 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 area is also managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including waterfowl, black-tail deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. |
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| | Cougar Reservoir | | This reservoir is maintained at a high level for scenic and recreational enjoyment from May through August. |
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| | Dexter Lake | | The lake is located 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, black-tail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. |
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| | Dorena Reservoir | | The reservoir 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. The mule deer, black-tail deer, elk, bears and smaller wildlife like to gather around the dam. |
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| | Fall Creek Lake | | This is a 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 wildlife that visits this area include mule dear, black-tail deer, bears and other smaller wildlife. Birds also nest here for part of the year. Visitors can sometimes catch a glimpse of a bald eagle, golden eagle, red-tail hawk or even waterfowl. |
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| | Fern Ridge Reservoir | | This is 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. |
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| | Gold Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in it. |
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| | Lookout Point Lake | | It 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, black tail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. Trails in the area include hiking/Interpretive trails. There is also biking/equestrian trails that are available. Launch Ramps and courtesy docks are available for visitors as well. |
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| | Waldo Lake | | This lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. |
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