Fall Creek State Recreation Area

Park Overview

Fall Creek Reservoir is a prime recreation area surrounded by day-use parks and a primitive campground. Together these six parks comprise Fall Creek State Recreation Area.

Winberry, Free Meadow, Lakeside 1 & 2

Season: May 1 – Sep. 30

On the south side of the tree-lined reservoir, Winberry day-use area provides a two-lane boat ramp and parking for more than 100 cars and 150 boat trailers. It features flush restrooms; a swim dock and swim beach; and picnic areas with barbecue grills and fire rings.

Three other small day-use areas are on the north side of the reservoir: Free Meadow, Lakeside 1 and Lakeside 2.

North Shore

Season: April 1 – Oct. 30

North Shore day-use area, on the north side of the lake, has high- and low-water ramps as well as a picnic area overlooking the water. 

Primitive Camping

For those who want to spend the night under the stars, Cascara Campground has 39 campsites, vault toilets, a boat ramp and a swim area. The first-come, first-served sites are tucked among towering Douglas firs, many with lake views. Potable water available.

Just down the road, Fisherman’s Point Campground offers a primitive group site on the lake shore, with vault toilets and potable water. The camp has capacity for 64 people.

Water Recreation

• Dec. 2021 Note: Efforts to improve salmon and steelhead runs in the Fall Creek basin have led to changes in the ways the US Army Corps of Engineers’ will be managing water levels in Fall Creek Lake. Details available at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.  To check water levels, go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.
• Life jacket loaner stations are at North Shore and Winberry, with life jackets of various sizes available. Be aware of hidden obstructions beneath the surface. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly, saves lives. 
• Boaters: check ahead for obstructions on the Oregon State Marine Board's Reported Obstructions and Alerts page.