Dexter Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon.

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, blacktail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. Dexter Dam was completed in 1954 and provides flood control and has one generator, which produces 15,000 kilowatts

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Eugene, 22 miles southeast on OR 58.

Additional Information

  • Dexter Lake Photo Album
  • Dexter Lake Map
  • Dexter Lake Website

Photo Gallery

  • Dexter Lake aerial viewDexter Lake
  • Aerial view of Dexter LakeDexter Lake and dam

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