
Dorena Lake
Cottage Grove, Oregon(View other Cottage Grove area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Army Corps of EngineerOfficial website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
Description
The lake 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. Dorena Dam controls the Row River and reduces flood stages downstream on the Willamette River.Directions
From Cottage Grove, 6 mi E on Row River Road.Activities
Guidebooks
- The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon
- Foghorn Outdoors Oregon Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 700 Campgrounds
- Camping Oregon
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+ distances are approximate and based on US zip codePhotos from Dorena Lake
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