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BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground.  There are docks available at this boating site. More

This site has a boat launch and is located on the Deschutes River below the Wickiup Reservoir. More

The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically below Wickiup Dam to become a slow, meandering, powerful body of water. There is a campground at this site as well. More

Bingham Boat Launch is a small, day use only launch at the south end of the Hills Creek Reservoir.  Please note that this ramp requires higher water levels to be accessible by boats. Note that the nearby Packard boat launch is usually accessible year round.  More

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. West Cultus Boat-In is a boat-in only campground on the west side of Cultus Lake.  This area offers 12 tent sites.  If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you.  Mosquitoes can be heavy in this campground, particularly in the early season. More

This is a primitive boat ramp and may become inaccessible in the fall when water levels recede. No overnight camping allowed in parking area. More

NOTE: For the 2015 season, Hampton Boat Launch and Campground will be closed.  This is due to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned repairs of the Lookout Point Dam.  Water levels will remain well below the level of the ramp for the entire recreation season.  For camping, Black Canyon Campground is located approximately one mile to the east along Highway 58. Hampton Boat Launch is located on Lookout Point Reservoir, and offers camping, boating, and fishing. The reservoir is wide-open at this site, with... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. There are a few day use sites in this area for individuals wishing to have a picnic along the beach underneath a canopy of lodgepole pines. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information... More

When water level allows, this popular launch site provides access to Blue River Reservoir. Lookout Boat Launch, located near Lookout Campground, has a large paved parking area and a concrete boat ramp with a floating dock. In the summer months, Blue River Reservoir is a popular place for fishing, boating, swimming, waterskiing and stand-up paddle boarding. The reservoir is 6.4 miles long and when full, has a surface area of 1,420 acres. The dam is 1,265 feet long and 270 feet high. In the winter months, the... More

Big Cove Boat-In (formerly Cultus Cove) is a boat in only campground that provides opportunities for camping on the west side of Cultus Lake. If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. Campers will need to park their vehicles in the Cultus Lake Campground boat trailer area. Please do not park in the nearby Cultus Lake Boating site if you are staying in the campground. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This site is located on East Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument and near East Lake Hot Springs. There is a fish cleaning station at this boating site and there is a toilet available as well. The best access to this area is by boat. Launch from the boat ramp to East Lake Hot Springs head westward and look for outcrops of tan rock. Keep an eye out for bubbles of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide (rotten... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano.  This collapsed crater or caldera is the result of more than 500,000 years of volcanic activity.  This lake relies on rain, snowmelt, and hot springs for water. This boat ramp is on the east side of Paulina Lake in the center of Little Crater Campground and docks are available. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this... More

Home of the famous “cranebows”, Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon.  This site has a boat ramp and a gravel parking lot for trailers. There are also picnic tables and a toilet at this site. There is a 10 mph speed limit on Crane Prairie. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors.... More

The Mason Dam Boat Launch is located on the east end of Phillips Lake off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7). Surrounded by an open ponderosa pine forest, the site is popular in the summer for fishing and boating, and in the winter for ice fishing. The boat launch parking area is also used as the eastern trailhead for the North Phillips Lake Shoreline Trail #1608. Located nearby are the Mason Dam Viewpoint and Mason Dam Picnic Area. More

Elk Lake has a picturesque setting, with the Three Sisters towering over the north end of the lake and Mt. Bachelor dominating the eastern horizon.  It is not a nutrient rich lake and is so transparent you can see the bottom clearly from any location on the surface. This site has a primitive (gravel) boat ramp, a shallow beach perfect for families, picnic tables and a toilet. There is a 10 mph speed limit for motorboats. More

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. On Cultus Lake, these are boat-in or hike-in sites.  Little Cove is one of the three boat-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake.  If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. There is a toilet available at this site. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. Visitors to this site can enjoy a picnic near the beach, with fire rings and a parking area.This site provides access to Crescent Lake for fishing a variety of fish species, including large lake trout.  Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This is home of the famous “cranebows”, Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon. Osprey, bald eagles, and many waterfowl frequent the area. This boating site has a paved boat ramp and large parking lot. There are docks and a fish cleaning station at this site as well. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can... More

A boat launch and docks with additional moorage provide access to the many opportunities Lake Billy Chinook has to offer. More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This beautiful boat launch is densely forested. Mosquitoes are oppressive in the early season and visitors are cautioned to come prepared with proper gear as well as repellent. There is limited trailer parking so come early to get a spot! There are two accessible picnic sites. This site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout at Odell Lake. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September... More

When water level allows, this popular launch site provides access to Blue River Reservoir. This natural boat ramp is on an old access road the US Army Corps of Engineers used when building the Blue River and Saddle Dams. The boat ramp is typically gated closed mid-October to mid-March or when the reservoir level reaches 1,295 feet. Reservoir levels fluctuate and open/close dates may be earlier or later. Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 541-688-8147 for information on reservoir levels. More

ALERT: Princess Creek Boat Launch remains closed for public use because of numerous hazard trees that are a significant threat to public safety. For alternative boat access to Odell Lake, please use Sunset Cove Boat Launch. This site provides accessible day use picnic tables and fire rings. It also offers fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. See also: Princess Creek Campground Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site,... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. East Lake is situated in the Newberry Caldera and is fed by snowmelt and underground springs. This boat launch is on the southwest side of East Lake within the East Lake Campground and has a paved boat ramp and small parking lot. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This is a popular day use area with several picnic sites. This boat launch is on Suttle Lake. There is a campground adjacent to this boat ramp. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include: $5 Day Pass... More

ALERT: This site is unreachable due to winter closure of the Cascade Lakes Highway. Elk Lake has a picturesque setting, with the Three Sisters towering over the north end of the lake and Mt. Bachelor dominating the eastern horizon.  It is not a nutrient rich lake and is so transparent you can see the bottom clearly from any location on the surface. There is a 10 mph speed limit for motorboats. More

Boating, fishing, waterskiing.The lake contains Kokanee, Eastern Brook, and a few Rainbow trout. Large German brown trout are wild native fish and can be taken on troll and fly Waterskiing is a popular activity on portions of the lake. The lake depth exceeds 100 feet in places More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. This boating site provides access to Suttle Lake within Link Creek Campground and near Suttle Lake Picnic Site. More

This site provides 5 first come, first served boat slips and a nice rock jetty perfect for fishing for large lake trout. There's also an accessible pier with a handrail. The site also features a fish cleaning station, a paved parking lot and there are a few accessible picnic sites and a trail leaving from the site. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall. Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. There are two paved boat ramps and parking lots for trailers. There is a boat dock that... More