22 miles southeast of Eugene, Lookout Point Lake is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many oth…
22 miles southeast of Eugene, Lookout Point Lake is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. Lookout Point Dam an earth-and-gravel-fill dam with a concrete gated spillway. The dam was completed in 1954 and provides flood control and has three generators, which produce 40,000 kilowatts.
Photos
Lookout Point Lake with mountain in the background — USACEDam structure from the lake — USACE
Heading to Lookout Point 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 Lookout Point Lake?
No central reservation system listed for Lookout Point Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/246) for the latest entry policy and availability.
