Outdoors
Lakes, rivers and recreation areas near Beaverton where fishing is allowed, closest first.
Good to know: Anyone 16 or older generally needs a state fishing license; seasons, limits and special rules vary by water. Oregon license information ↗
20 mi west · Bureau of Reclamation
Henry Hagg Lake was formed by the construction of Scoggins Dam which is a major facility of the Tualatin Project . The lake has a capacity of nearly 60,000 acre-feet of water and a surface area of 1,113 acres.
25 mi east · Bureau of Land Management
The Sandy River originates in the high glaciers of Mt. Hood, the most prominent peak in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
32 mi southeast · Bureau of Land Management
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
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Henry Hagg Lake was formed by the construction of Scoggins Dam which is a major facility of the Tualatin Project . The lake has a capacity of nearly 60,000 acre-feet of water and a surface area of 1,113 acres.
The Sandy River originates in the high glaciers of Mt. Hood, the most prominent peak in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation .
The Clackamas River is located to the west of the Cascade Range and to the south of the Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon.
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
The South Fork of the Clackamas River is a tributary of the Clackamas River on the western slope of the Cascade Range in northwest Oregon.
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
Want to go camping? Camping season is generally May-October. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App .
Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River.
Only an hour's drive from Portland, Oregon, the clear water of the Salmon River cascades over numerous waterfalls in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness before reaching its lower forested canyons.
Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646.
Nestled on the banks of the Nestucca River, Rocky Bend Group Campground is ideal for family gatherings and group events. The site is located on Upper Nestucca River Road 16 miles east of Beaver, Oregon.
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Elkhorn Creek is a unique, pristine, low-elevation setting, with limited access, providing a landscape with few signs of human disturbance or activity.
Surrounded by the tranquility of the North Santiam River, Fishermen's Bend has something for everyone. This full-service campground offers hot showers, fire pits, picnic tables, and water and electricity hook-ups for RV's.
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Clear Lake is formed by Wasco Dam which is a major facility of the Wapinitia Project . The 557-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. The lake is about 13 miles south of Mt. Hood and lies in a small forested valley.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Beaverton. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Watch on YouTube ↗Henry Hagg Lake (Bureau of Reclamation), about 20 miles west of Beaverton as the crow flies. Next are Sandy Wild and Scenic River (25 mi) and Molalla (32 mi).
Yes, anglers 16 and older generally need a Oregon fishing license from the state wildlife agency. Rules, seasons and limits vary by water.
Federal agencies including Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.