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Echo Day Use and Boat Launch
Echo Day Use Area is a cool retreat on a hot summer day. The picnic sites are shaded by a grove of young Douglas fir and few of the picnic sites overlook Cougar Reservoir. The boat launch provides access to Cougar Reservoir.
East Fork, Lower Trailhead is adjacent to Echo Picnic Area.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds in the Cougar Recreation Area. |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Operated By: | McKenzie River Ranger District |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19).
Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir.
Turn east on Forest Road 1993, crossing Cougar Reservoir and winding around the lake 2 miles to Echo Picnic Area and Boat Launch.
General Notes:
Fire rings, refuse receptacles, NO water
Boating Regulations & Boating Safety: Oregon State Marine Board manages boating regulations. Visit their website for boating regulations and safety information. They also have links to information about water levels in the reservoirs.
Fishing Regulations & Information: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages fishing regulations. Visit their website for information on fishing seasons and fishing licenses.
Reservoir and River Level Information: From the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Close to:
- Slide Creek Day Use Area
- Olallie Trail Area
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Cougar Crossing Day Use Area
- Sunnyside Campground
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- French Pete Campground
- Cougar Recreation Area (area is unavailable)
Parking:
There are two large parking areas provided for the forest visitors using the picnic sites and paved boat ramp. The paved parking area provides parking for the trailhead and overflow for Echo.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Day use only
| No. of Sites | 7 day use sites |
| Reservation Info | No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Waterskiing
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
|---|---|
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Boat ramp: | |
| Drinking water: | None |