Oregon /
Dexter Reservoir
Reservoir in Oregon · 926 acres · near Dexter, Lowell
Dexter Reservoir has 2 boat ramps listed as public.
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (July 20, 2026). Precaution issued due to visible bloom (see photo below). Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Boating rules
- SNW within 200 feet of Lowell Park marina · 1 zone on Dexter Reservoir rule
- SNW within 50 feet of the causeway crossing the reservoir · 1 zone on Dexter Reservoir rule
- SNW within 200 feet of State Park boat ramp · 1 zone on Dexter Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of Oregon State Marine Board (rules zones joined to our waters and launches; not endorsed by OSMB), read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Dexter State Park · Boat ramp · near Dexter · free
- Lowell Park · Boat ramp · near Lowell · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Dexter Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q5268437