Sparks Lake Boating Site
This site includes a boat launch, parking area, and trail on Sparks Lake. There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites. The paved interpretive Ray Atkeson Loop Trail can be accessed from this site.
Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. A maximum speed limit of 10mph is strictly enforced.
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
General Information
- Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
- Day ePass ($5)
- National Forest Day Pass ($5)
- Annual Pass ($30)
- Local Pass
- Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) (Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites ONLY in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, and Siuslaw National Forest)
- Interagency Passes
- 4th Grade Interagency Pass (free for current fourth graders)
- Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
- Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80)
- Interagency Annual Senior Pass ($20)
- Interagency Access Pass (free)
- Interagency Annual Military Pass (free)
- Gold Star Family Voucher (free)
Getting There
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.2 miles west on Cascade Lakes Hwighway (46), then turn left (south) onto Forest Road 4600 400 for 1 mile.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.