Outdoors
Lakes near Eugene
12 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
12
Closest
3.3 mi
Ayers Lake
Within 10 miles
2
Reservoirs
8
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 12 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 3.3miAyers Lake
- 8.4miClear Lake
- 10.9miFern Ridge Reservoirreservoir
- 13.8miWalterville Reservoirreservoir
- 16.5miDexter Reservoirreservoir
- 18.1miFall Creek Lakereservoir
- 19.5miDorena Reservoirreservoir
- 20.9miLookout Point Lakereservoir
- 24.2miCottage Grove Lakereservoir
- 24.2miHult Lake
- 24.9miLeaburg Lakereservoir
- 25.5miTriangle Lake
Straight-line distance from the center of Eugene; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Eugene?
Ayers Lake, about 3.3 miles from the center of Eugene.
How many lakes are near Eugene?
12 named lakes are within 30 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Eugene natural?
8 of the 12 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.