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Clear Lake Day Use Area

Enjoy a picnic in the historic shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s or near the wooded edge of the beautiful, pristine Clear Lake.

The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and Clear Lake Resort are nearby.

General Information

  • Fire rings, NO firewood
  • picnic shelter, boat launch

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

  • Non-motorized boating only

No Fee

No Fee

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

Clear Lake Resort offers cabin rentals, boat rentals, restaurant, grocery items, snacks, fishing tackle. Linn County Parks & Recreation manages the Clear Lake Resort. 
3010 Ferry St. SW
Albany, OR 97322

A wood building in front of trees

Address: 57600 McKenzie Highway McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Phone: (541) 822-3381
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.36803

Longitude: -121.9965

Directions

From McKenzie Bridge,OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 18 miles to the Clear Lake Day Use Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Last updated March 27th, 2025