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Hills Creek Reservoir Area
Hills Creek Dam is located 45 miles southeast of Eugene, on the Middle Fork Willamette River, four miles southwest of Oakridge, Oregon.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Hills Creek Reservoir in 1961. The dam was built to provide flood control, irrigation, power generation, water-based recreation and improved down stream navigation. The 44-mile shoreline of this reservoir is managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and waterfowl.
The scenic 2,735 acre lake (when full) with its 44 miles of forested shoreline provide many recreation opportunities including camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and water skiing.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Oakridge, OR |
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| Passes: | Some trails and day use sites require a Recreation Pass |
| Information Center: | Middle Fork Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Hills Creek Reservoir is located 45 miles southeast of Eugene. To reach the reservoir, travel east from I-5 to Highway 58. Proceed on Hwy 58 to the east end of Oakridge, near milepost 37. Turn right onto Kitson Springs Road. After one-half mile you can proceed straight ahead, or turn right and continue about one mile to the reservoir.
General Notes:
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.
Nearby:
- Larison Cove Canoe Area (area is unavailable)
- Larison Trail Area
- Sand Prairie Campground
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Bingham Boat Launch
- C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch
- Packard Creek Campground
- Packard Creek Day Use Area
- Packard Creek Group Campsite
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch
- Packard Creek Campground
- Packard Creek Day Use Area
- Packard Creek Group Campsite
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:- Bingham Boat Launch
- C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch
- Packard Creek Campground
- Packard Creek Day Use Area
- Packard Creek Group Campsite
| Water/Flow Level | Water levels and boat ramp accessibility information is available from the Oregon State Marine Board website. Look for Hills Creek Reservoir in the section titled "Willamette Basin Reservoirs." |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:- C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch
- Packard Creek Campground
- Packard Creek Day Use Area
- Packard Creek Group Campsite
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Waterskiing
Recreation areas with activity Waterskiing:Alerts & Warnings
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
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- Recreation Passes
Featured Events
- Girls in the Woods 2023
Date(s): Jun 26, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
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