541-889-1812

Website: www.ohwy.com 

Applegate Lake is a reservoir located about 23 miles southwest of Medford, Oregon in the Rogue River National Forest. (Directions: Travel south from Jacksonville on Highway 238 to Ruch and turn left on to Upper Applegate Road. Continue 16 miles to Applegate Lake and Hart-tish Park.)  Forested slopes and peaks of the Siskiyou Mountain Range are reflected in the clear waters of the lake, which provides a good year-round flow of water to the Applegate River.  There are several hiking trails, including one that goes most of the way around the lake, approximately 18 miles.

541-830-8700

Website: www.craterlaketrust.org

Email: info-cl@xanterra.com 

Crater Lake is a natural wonder that no visitor to southern Oregon should miss! Located eighty miles northeast of Medford, it is the deepest lake in the United States, and Oregon’s only National Park. It features a lodge and exhibit building at Rim village, Rim Drive Bus tours, hiking, picnic areas and naturalist programs.

541-793-3333 or 800-733-7593

Website: www.diamondlake.net

Established in 1922 on the eastern shores of Diamond Lake as a modest trout fishing lodge, Diamond Lake has grown into a year round family destination offering a variety of recreation. It is a favorite for hiking, Mt. biking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, visiting Crater Lake National Park, touring the Rogue~Umpqua Scenic Byway, family reunions, and just relaxing.

541-774-8183

Website: www.jacksoncountyparks.com 

Emigrant Lake is a large irrigation reservoir with many recreational facilities. Sailing and windsurfing rentals, water skiing, or just plain lounging around on a hot summer’s day can be had only 5 minutes out of Ashland.  The lake has an 80 acre park operated by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department. It has a campground, picnic area, playing field, boat ramps, and southern Oregon’s largest water slide. The campground has 42 spaces for recreational vehicles; concrete pads and running water are available at each site (no electrical or sewer hookups; showers, flush toilets, and a laundry, though.) Campsites and RV sites fill up quickly in the summer, and reservations are suggested.  There are many waterfowl around the lake on its quieter winter and spring months: mallards, widgeons, coot, mergansers, geese, and blue heron. If you’re really lucky, you may even see an Osprey diving into the watery depths for a trout.

541-482-1979

Website: www.howardprairieresort.com 

Email: info@howardprairieresort.com 

Howard Prairie Lake Resort is an ideal spot for a day of camping, fishing, water skiing, sailing or swimming fun! An old fashioned general store and restaurant will keep little tummies from growling. The lake is located about 35 miles from Medford off of Dead Indian Memorial Road. Open April 15 - October 31.

541-608-7228

Website: www.H20adventures.com

Email: info@H20adventures.com 

H20 Adventures is southern Oregon’s only instruction in wakeboarding and lake excursions. Our goal is to provide memorable experiences, exceptional services and create enthusiasm for water sports. We offer instruction in wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakesurfing, kneeboarding and many more exciting water sports. In addition, we have customized corporate & group outings to adhere to your desires. As owners we have a combined 20+ years of boating experience & expert instruction to ensure your safety and comfort. Whether you want an exciting water sport or a relaxing lake excursion, we have something for everyone!

800-460-3865

Website: www.roguefishing.com 

Email: irv@roguefishing.com 

Just put your toothbrush in your pocket and leave the rest to Irv Urie, outfitter! He presents packaged excursions for up to four days on Oregon's Wildest River - The Rogue. Dinners and breakfasts are fitted to Wild River country appetites. Nights are in comfortable lodges along the Wild River. Lunches are mid-day picnic banquets near a swimming hole. On fishing expeditions lunch is fresh-caught, open-fire cooked steelhead!
Irv Urie, guide and outfitter, presents packaged excursions for up to four days on Oregon's Wildest River - The Rogue! With over 45 years of boating Oregon's Legendary Rogue River, and several other California, Oregon and Idaho rivers, you can be assured of a river trip never to be forgotten. Remember, "A great river trip doesn't happen" It's Planned. For rates and additional information call Irv or visit him online.

(541) 858-2200

Website: www.fs.fed.us