Lakes and Rivers

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Endless Possibilities

There are over 12 world-class whitewater and “Wild and Scenic” rivers in Eastern Oregon. Just minutes from the EOU campus you can paddle board at Morgan Lake or cool off in the Grande Ronde River. Under an hour’s drive from town you can be fishing blue ribbon trout streams, put-on for a multi-day wilderness river float, or explore crystalline high mountain lakes. In under two hours you can be to the Snake River exploring Hells Canyon, take a wilderness hike along the North Fork of the John Day River, or head up to Wallowa Lake to see one of North America’s best preserved glacial moraine lakes. If you like gorgeous alpine lakes and free flowing rivers, then Eastern Oregon is a dream come true.

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Local Lakes & Reservoirs

Atop a mountain just 3.5 miles from La Grande sits Morgan Lake. The area has a whole host of recreation amenities including boat dock/ramp, picnic tables, campground, and hiking trails. The lake is only open to non-motorized watercraft, so its the perfect place to paddle board, swim, or fish. In fact, the lake is stocked annually with 20,000 finger length and some 2,000 legal size trout. Make sure any watercraft more than 10ft. in length has a validOregon Waterways Access Permit.

Directions:从EOU往南走第六街到C街。向右转，然后上坡到胡桃街。继续沿着这条路向左转，因为它变成了泥土，变成了摩根湖路。沿着这条陡峭的路一直走到山顶的湖边。

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这个2235英亩的水库坐落在埃尔克霍恩山脉南端，是一个美丽的地方。垂钓者会发现大口鲈鱼、小嘴鲈鱼、虹鳟鱼、黑鲈、黄鲈鱼和银鲑。Several Forest Service campgrounds dot the lake includingUnion Creek CampgroundandSouthwest Shore Campground. A stellar trail network circumnavigates the lake with opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, andmountain biking.

Directions: From Baker City head west on Highway 7 for about 17 miles. You can make a quick left turn here to access the North Shoreline Trail and Mason Dam Boat Launch or, to access the southern side of the lake, continue west another 5 miles turning left onto the Hudspeth Road.

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约瑟夫附近的这个壮观的冰川湖是一个值得一看的景观。这个湖从头到尾长约3.5英里，几乎有1英里宽，被900英尺高的冰碛所冻结。春天，东冰碛的开阔山坡上开满了壮观的野花。The Wallowa Lake area was inhabited by the Wallowa band of theNez Perce tribeand Old Chief Joseph’s gravesite sits at the toe of the lake and is a national historic site. On the southside of the lake there is a marina, state park, and small town with all kinds of restaurants, mini-golf, arcades, souvenir shops, and hotels to entertain visitors. A must do is to go up the 3700ft.Wallowa Lake Tramfor a spectacular view and experience. On the northside of the lake there is a lovely city park with swim area and beach. This is a great lake to fish with record Kokanee, Mackinaw, and trout being pulled from its clear depths. You can also just sit at the park and stare up at the 9,000ft. Wallowa Mountains that surround the lake in glorious alpine splendor.

Directions:From La Grande head east on Highway 82 for 71 miles to the cute little town of Joseph, Oregon. Continue through town heading south for 2 miles. The city park, boat ramp, and swimming area are located here at the toe of the lake. To get toWallowa Lake State Parkand theWallowa Lake Marinacontinue south along the eastside of the lake for 3.5 miles. From there, just follow the signs.

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Local Rivers

This river contains multitudes. As a tributary of the mighty Snake River this 182-mile long river drains a large section of the Blue Mountains and the Wallowa Mountains in Northeast Oregon. Above La Grande the river is shallow and meandering. Anglers will find this upper section hosts a quality trout fishery. Boaters can put-in atHilgard Junction State Park.The rather mellow float (Class 1 and 2 rapids) down to Pioneer Park orRiverside Parkin La Grande takes a few hours and is best done from April to mid-June.

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河流在格兰德河下游进入格兰德隆德河谷，流经农田。埃尔金之后，这条河的野性又回来了，因为它进入了深深的峡谷地带。Whitewater raftingand angling enthusiasts can put-in at Minam on the Wallowa River and float 10 miles to the confluence with the Grande Ronde. Below the confluence the Grande Ronde becomes a “Wild and Scenic” river for 43 miles. This roadless corridor is a gorgeous stretch of river with Class 2 and 3 rapids, lovely beach camps, great fishing, and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife like black bear, bighorn sheep, and even mountain goat.

Directions:To Hilgard Junction State Park– From La Grande head north on I-84 for 8.3 miles getting off at the Ukiah-Hilgard exit. The state park and put-in are on your left as you exit the off-ramp.To Minam Put-in– Head east from La Grande on Highway 82 towards Enterprise for 34 miles to Minam. The BLM boat launch is on the west side. On the east side of the river isMinam Store. You can arrange river shuttles and buy last minute supplies here.

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约翰戴河全长284英里，是西北地区最长的自由流动河流。这条壮观的河流起源于埃尔克霍恩山脉和蓝山山脉的高山美景，它穿过干燥的气候和华丽的玄武岩悬崖，最终与哥伦比亚河汇合。垂钓者会发现在它的上游钓到极好的鳟鱼，在它的下游钓到惊人的溯河鳟和温水鲈鱼。TheNorth Fork of the John Dayoffers wilderness backpacking opportunities and theClarno to Cottonwoodstretch is a multi-day, 70-mile remote canyon country float with great camping and scenic vistas. Best time to float is May through early July.

Directions:To North Fork of the John Day– Proceed west from La Grande on I-84 for 8.3 miles getting off at the Ukiah-Hilgard exit. Proceed on Highway 244 toward Ukiah for about 18 miles. Turn left at Starky and follow the Grande Ronde River Rd. up over Chicken Hill Pass and down toward the mining town of Granite for about 30 miles. At the junction with the #52 Road turn left and go south for just under two miles to the North Fork John Day Campground and trailhead.To Clarno-Cottonwood Section –From La Grande head west on I-84 for 121 miles to exit 137 and OR-19 to Condon. Continue through Mayville and Fossil to junction with OR-218. Proceed west on OR-218 to Clarno.

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The mighty 1,000 mile long Snake River defines the eastern border of Oregon. One of the most scenic and wild sections of the river flows through what is known to be the deepest gorge in North America – Hells Canyon. At an average of 5500 feet deep this gorge is deeper than the Grand Canyon. Below Hells Canyon dam is awild stretch of riverwhere boaters can float for almost 80 miles taking on Class 3 and 4 rapids, camping on beautiful beaches, and enjoying numerous rewarding hikes and archeological sites along the way. This stretch of river requires a permit, so check in with theHells Canyon National Recreation Areafor info. Above Hells Canyon Dam the river is backed up behind three large dams. Here you will find good fishing for a variety of species including smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, sturgeon, trout, and bluegill. The still water makes this an excellent place to paddle board and flat water kayak too. This area is open to motorized boats.

Directions:From La Grande head south on I-84 for 45 miles to Baker City. Take the exit for Halfway and Richland. Proceed east on OR-86 for 54 miles to the town of Halfway. From here continue east for another 17 miles to Oxbow. You can cross the bridge to the Idaho side and continue downriver to Hells Canyon Dam and the multi-day river trip put-in site. This is a narrow winding road for about 22 miles, although the views are stunning.

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