Lake Owyhee State Park
State Park · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Camping
- 1,090 acres
Park Overview Lake Owyhee State Park is a remote oasis on the eastern edge of Oregon that offers camping and boating on the shore of a scenic desert canyon reservoir. The park contains two campgrounds along Owyhee Reservoir, a 53-mile-long lake that fills a narrow, deep canyon brimming with colorful volcanic rock formations. The Gordon Gulch Day-use Area is open year-round and includes picnic tables and a boat ramp. Many boaters return each year to explore the desert canyon and rugged mountains. Some of the reservoir's incredible geology is visible only by boat. Anglers are awarded excellent w
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- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
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- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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Activities & features: Boating · Cabin · Camping · Dump Station · Fishing · Lodging · Pets Allowed · Picnic Area · Scenic Overlook · Shower · Wildlife Viewing
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