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| | Dexter Lake - Kayaking & Canoeing | | 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 - Swimming | | 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 - Swimming | | 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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| | Fall Creek State Recreation Area - Boating | | This is a prim recreation area surrounded by day - use parks anda campground. The campsites are primitive. Activities that visitors like to participate in while visiting the Fall Creek Recreation Area are wildlife viewing, bird watching, boating, swimming, and camping. |
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| | Fern Ridge Reservoir - Boating | | 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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| | Lookout Point Lake - Water Skiing | | 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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| | Umpqua National Forest - Water Activities In National Forests | | The Umpqua National Forest in southwestern Oregon is nestled on the westside of the Cascade Mountains. It provides access to Watson Falls, Boulder Creek Wilderness, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, Oregon Cascades Recreation Area, and the Diamond Lake Recreation Composite. Recreational opportunities here include fishing, camping, whitewater rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and more. |
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| | Willamette National Forest - Water Activities In National Forests | | The Willamette National Forest offers visitors virtually endless opportunities for forest-related activities. Developed campgrounds, trails, Scenic Byways, and ski resorts are but a few of the facilities available for use. Outdoor recreation activities not associated with developed facilities are limited only by one's imagination. |
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