Best Lakes in Oregon

Large lake with picnic areas & extensive hiking trails, plus in-season fishing for trout & bass.

24.7(322)

Lost Lake

Tranquil lake in the Mount Hood National Forest for recreational boating, swimming & forested hikes.

34.8(307)

Timothy Lake

The Pacific Crest Trail passes by this scenic staple for camping, fishing & crawfish hunting.

44.8(190)

Paulina Lake

Crater lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument offering fishing, kayaking & paddle-boarding.

54.5(159)

Upper Klamath Lake

Tranquil lake over 25 miles long, offering a popular retreat for fly-fishing, swimming & canoeing.

64.8(140)

Crescent Lake

Hiking & biking on former logging railway routes around a lake with translucent water & campgrounds.

74.8(137)

Sparks Lake

Kayaking & canoeing are popular activities on this scenic lake with views of many mountain peaks.

84.7(116)

Elk Lake

A scenic byway hugs this lake fringed by peaks & campsites, popular for swimming & boating.

94.1(100)

Fern Ridge Lake

This 9,360-acre reservoir features boating, sailing, fishing & a variety of water birds.

104.1(98)

Emigrant Lake

Artificial lake nestled in wooded hills, popular for camping, trout fishing & family hiking trails.

4.6(94)

Devils Lake

Small lake linked to native tribal legends, popular for bass fishing, camping & kayaking.

4.8(90)

Todd Lake

Lake · Lake Oswego, Oregon

Fishing, picnicking, hiking trails & 3 campsites, plus views of the volcanic Broken Top mountain.

3.9(52)

Oswego Lake

Lake expanded by a dam to 365 acres with limited public access & notable private homes on the shore.

Trip packing checklist

Gear for Lakes in Oregon

Useful gear categories for this kind of water trip. These links open Amazon search results so you can compare current options before you go.

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Inflatable Paddleboard

Useful for calm-water exploring without roof-rack logistics.

Day Cooler

Keeps food and drinks together for longer waterfront stays.

Fishing Rod Combo

A starter combo is often enough for casual lake fishing.

UPF Sun Hat

Open shorelines and boats can mean hours of direct sun.