Blue River Lake North East trail is a 3.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Blue River, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Directions: From Hwy 126 Take Old Scout rd North. P Heley Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. Blue River Lake is a scenic 1240-acre lake and its many miles of forested shoreline provides multiple outdoor recreational opportunities. Blue River Lake is a reservoir located just 25.4 miles from Sweet Home, in Lane County, in the state of Oregon, United States, near Blue River, OR. Though we didn't get the chance to stay over night, there was evidence of other campers and we intend to return, gear in hand. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Boat launching onto Blue River Lake is available at both the Saddle Dam and Lookout Creek ramps. Old Scout rd turns into National Forest Rd-15. The lower river is located at the community of Blue River on McKenzie Highway (126), a little over 40 miles east of Interstate 5. Blue River Reservoir is an artificial impoundment, about 6 miles (10 km) long, of the Blue River in Lane County in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Blue River Conservation Passport is required of all persons who enter or use the Blue River area, unless exempt. There was more space and solitude than we knew what to do with. The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75"x29" or larger. Blue River Or 97413 We spent the day here. Directions & Lake History/Factoid Directions: From Springfield, 38 miles east on OR 126. However, several years ago largemouth bass became established in the reservoir and currently offer limited fishing possibilities. Services are available in the community of Blue River. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below. Overnight camping is available at two forest service managed campgrounds, Mona and Lookout. The campground includes a day use picnic area, a boat launch, floating dock, and a day use/overflow parking area. Supplies and information can be found at Scotty's Blue River One Stop, located at the entrance to the public hunting and fishing area. Blue River Lake from Mapcarta, the free map. Blue River Fall's are east of Springfield. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Blue River … Located about 45 miles east of Eugene and a couple of miles north of Highway 126, 1,100 acre Blue River Reservoir has long been a trout-only fishery. It is located on a beautiful open meadow with plenty of sunshine. To reach the reservoir as well as the stream section area where trout stocking occurs, remain on McKenzie Highway a few more miles and then take Forest Service Road 15 (a.k.a. Blue River Lake is a reservoir in Oregon and has an elevation of 1161 feet. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Blue River Lake is covered by the Blue River, OR US Topo Map quadrant The reservoir is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Oregon Route 126 in the Willamette National Forest about 45 miles (72 km) east of Eugene. All of the tributaries listed below flow into the Blue River - and then into the Blue River Reservoir Directions: From I-5 exit onto I-105 and head east to Springfield. See the Blue River Lake website for additional information. No commercial outfitters along the river are allowed and public access points are limited. Lookout Boat Launch and Campground is found on Blue River Reservoir. Drive through Walterville & Vida. Factoid: This scenic 1,240 acre lake with its many miles of forested shoreline provides multiple outdoor recreational opportunities. At second light turn left onto Hwy 126. Blue River Reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, and camping throughout the summer season.