Dexter State Recreation Site
State Recreation Area · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- 94 acres
Park Overview Dexter State Recreation Site, on the western edge of Dexter Reservoir, provides convenient access to the reservoir with docks and a two lane launch ramp. A picnic area with bbq stands and fire rings overlooks the lake. But the lake is not the only attraction! A popular 18-hole disc golf course winds it way through oaks and Douglas fir trees and you can reach nearby Elijah Bristow State Park through a system of connecting trails that follow the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. Water Recreation To check water levels, go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website . A life jacke
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Trail
Know before you go
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Boating · Disc Golf · Fishing · Paddling · Picnic Area · Swimming · Wildlife Viewing
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Sources: State agency · updated 2026-08-13