Lower Lake Creek Falls

About Lower Lake Creek Falls

The natural bedrock slide at Lake Creek Falls is very popular and ideal for a hot summer day! A series of low cascades carved in the bedrock within a narrow gorge create this geological wonder that spills into Triangle Lake. This is a place that you'll want to spend the day, so be sure to take a daypack with snacks, water, and a towel. From the parking lot, take care as your cross the road and head down the trail to the slide and swimming area. The trail can be wet, so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.Know Before You GoOpen year-round.No alcohol.Pets must be leashed (max. 6 feet).No restrooms and trash bins are at the swimming and slide area.Slide and swimming are about a half mile from the parking area.Point of InterestAnother nearby swimming area is Hult Reservoir, a 15 minute drive from Lower Lake Creek Falls.Explore Oregon Recreation: Lake Creek Falls Recreation Site video

How to Get There

From Eugene, Oregon take Highway 99 North for approximately 10 miles to Highway 36. Go west on Highway 36 for 26 miles. Parking for the recreation site is located .5 miles past Triangle Lake on the right side of the road.

Plan Your Visit to Lower Lake Creek Falls

Heading to Lower Lake Creek Falls? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)