Is Waldo Lake open now?

Waldo Lake's three developed campgrounds usually open in late June or early July, depending on snowpack. North Waldo, Islet and Shadow Bay have over 200 developed sites with restrooms, drinking water and boat ramps at Waldo Lake. Campsites are often full from mid-August into September.

Are there fish in Waldo Lake?

The primary gamefish in Waldo are brown trout and kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon). Both are naturally reproducing and are widely dispersed and difficult to find in this 6,700 hectare body of water. Not only is its surface vast, in some places the lake is more than 400 feet deep.

How are the mosquitoes at Waldo Lake?

Waldo lake shadow bay areas was the worst time camping I have experienced. The mosquitos were absolutely horrible, which can't be controlled, but the rest could have: the chemicals used in the bathrooms were mixed ammonia and bleach, which made you gag and your eyes water. It was so bad that we chose not to use them.

How did Waldo Lake originate?

Waldo Lake was carved by a northward-moving glacier and is dammed on its southeast side by a lateral moraine. The location of the lake is probably controlled by a large north-south trending down east normal fault.

Can you swim in Waldo Lake?

Thick forests, hiking, mountain biking, camping, swimming and sailing. Waldo Lake is a recreational gem of the Cascades (besides the hordes of mosquitoes in early summer). Recreation in the area is plentiful with the lake an ideal location for water activities such as sailing, canoeing and swimming. …

Where is Cultus Lake in Oregon?

Deschutes National Forest
Cultus Lake is a natural glacier-shaped lake located on the Deschutes National Forest off Century Drive approximately 30 miles southwest of Bend. It is located at the foot of the northern part of Cultus Mountain. Cultus is a recreational lake and is also popular for water skiing, sailing, jet skiing and sailing.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked Waldo Lake with rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and cutthroat trout between 1912 and 1990. Due to concerns about the stocking's negative impact on water quality, ODFW has not stocked the lake since 1990. All watercraft must use electric motors.

Crater Lake
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. Located in Oregon, it is known for its vivid blue color and purity. Because there are no inflowing streams, the lake is fed solely by rain and snow. It is the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world, according to the National Park Service.

Is Cultus Lake Oregon open?

Area Status: Open Cultus Lake is one of the most popular of the high Cascade Lakes because it is one of the few that allows high-speed motorized watercraft.

Does Cultus Lake have algae?

New research shows that water quality at Cultus Lake is suffering from the effects of nutrient loading, known as "eutrophication". The result is more algae, more weeds like Eurasian water milfoil and less water clarity.

What fish are in Crescent Lake?

Beardslee trout
Lake Crescent cutthroat trout Rainbow trout Sockeye salmon Coastal cutthroat trout
Lake Crescent/Pisces

What is the average depth of Waldo Lake?

It has an average depth of 128 feet (39 m) with a maximum depth of 420 feet (130 m). This makes Waldo the second deepest lake in the state after Crater Lake. Like Crater Lake, Waldo Lake is ultraoligotrophic (has extremely clear water with very little organic matter).

Where is Waldo Lake in Oregon, USA?

Waldo is located at an elevation of 5,414 feet in the Oregon Cascades. To reach Waldo Lake from I-5, drive east on Highway 58 about 60 miles to the intersection of Forest road 5897.

Is there a speed limit on Waldo Lake?

The lake has a speed limit of 10 miles per hour (16 km/h) for boats, but in 2010 gasoline engines were banned, while electric engines are still allowed. Waldo Lake is a very popular recreation spot during the summer months. There are a total of 205 designated campsites among the campsites and a further 50 primitive tent sites around the lake.

What's the water like at Waldo Lake Oakridge?

The second day we kayaked to where the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River starts and there were quite a few more mosquitoes (if only we had thought to bring our hat nets!). The water is breathtakingly beautiful – so many different shades of blue and unusually clear. We will definitely return in the coming years. …