The lake and its shoreline set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, is used for boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Cottage Grove Dam, completed in 1942, stores up to 33,000 acre-feet of water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation, recreation and im…
The lake and its shoreline set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, is used for boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Cottage Grove Dam, completed in 1942, stores up to 33,000 acre-feet of water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation, recreation and improved navigation downstream. The area is also managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles, osprey and many other species.
Photos
Cottage Grove Lake — USACEDeep purple and red sunset over the lake — USACEBoat on Cottage Grove Lake — USACE
How to Get There
From Cottage Grove, 5 miles south on I-5 and London Road.
Heading to Cottage Grove Lake? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Cottage Grove Lake?
No central reservation system listed for Cottage Grove Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/232) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Cottage Grove Lake?
From Cottage Grove, 5 miles south on I-5 and London Road.
