Nestled along an estimated 363 miles of shoreline is the state of Oregon. The state offers pristine mountains, hot springs, flowing waterfalls and plenty of greenery. Among the varied terrain are bodies of water, where many allow fishing, boating and nearby campgrounds for an overnight stay. You can explore a variety of bodies of water close to state parks and national forests.
Crater Lake reaches 1,932 feet deep and spans 6 miles wide, which makes it the deepest lake that flows in the United States. The lake surface altitude is 6,176 feet. The lake sits in the 183,224-acre Crater National Park in Crater Lake, Ore. The park is open year-round; however, some services and roadways may not open during the winter.
East of the Cascade Mountain Range sits Crescent Lake in the Deschutes National Forest area. The lake is home to plenty of fish, such as brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee. Crescent Lake reaches an altitude of 4,839 feet with a depth that spans from 124 to 265 feet over 4,008 acres. Places to camp nearby include the Crescent Lake, Whitefish and Contorta Point Campgrounds.
South Twin Lake sits in the Deschutes National Forest approximately 60 miles of Bend, Ore. The lake has a 33-foot average depth and in some areas reaches 58 feet deep over 99 acres. Anglers come to the lake to fish for rainbow trout. In addition, camping is available at the South Twin Campground.
