Lowell

Lowell, Oregon offers a serene natural setting and many fun outdoor things to do. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades along Highway 58, Lowell is only 30 minutes southeast from Eugene - Springfield on the way to Oakridge/Westfir.

Lowell is known for its three big and beautiful lakes, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, five picturesque covered bridges, wildflowers and wild blackberries!

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Hoist your sails or row your boat on Dexter Reservoir.
Reel in fish during a perfectly lazy afternoon on Lookout Point Reservoir.
Jet ski across Fall Creek Reservoir, kicking up spray.
Marvel at the beauty of the Lowell Covered Bridge reflected in the glassy waters and learn it's history.
Splash along the shoreline at Lowell State Recreation Area & Marina
Watch the annual Oregon Association of Rowers' Covered Bridge Regatta held every April.
Eat the best barbeque in the region at the Dexter Lake Club where an Animal House scene was filmed.
Ride horses beside the river at Elijah Bristow State Park

Lowell / Pleasant Hill Food & Drink

Make time to enjoy a meal along Highway 58. Whether you are heading to Crater Lake or returning from an exhilarating day on the ski slopes or mountain bike trails, re-fuel at an excellent roadside restaurant. In Pleasant Hill, Plank Town's Hilltop Bar & Grill serves up great craft beer along with delicious pub fare. In Lowell, the Rattlesnake BBQ occupies The Dexter Lake Club of Animal House fame.

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Lowell Campgrounds

Plan on camping in Lowell at one of many campgrounds or RV parks. Pitch your tent under a canopy of old-growth trees and pack a picnic for a lakefront soiree. Enjoy the escape into solitude and the starry skies at night.

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Lowell / Pleasant Hill Things to Do

The rural community of Lowell turns out in summer to celebrate blackberry season with the Blackberry Jam Festival during the last weekend of July.

Experience the excitement of the Covered Bridge Regatta in the spring on Dexter Lake. The event features Junior, Collegiate, Open and Masters rowing crews from the Pacific Northwest region racing sprints side by side.