Hunting on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands in the Willamette Valley Project (updated 7/29/20)
All rules and regulations for public use on Corps lands are described in Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327. The following provides information specific to hunting on Corps lands within the Willamette Valley Project. Hunters should be aware that some lands surrounding Corps reservoirs are managed by other County, State and Federal agencies and different regulations may apply. Hunters are responsible for recognizing private land boundaries and should not hunt on private land without proper permission. Questions about these guidelines should be directed to the Willamette Valley Project Park Ranger Office at 541-942-5631. The following apply to all Corps-managed lands within the Willamette Valley Project:
• All Oregon State hunting regulations apply to U.S. Army Corps lands.
• Only shotgun and bow hunting is permitted.
• No firearm/weapon use or shooting is allowed except during authorized hunting seasons, for the purpose of hunting.
• Hunting is not permitted in developed recreation areas, including but not limited to; campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launch facilities, and parking lots, even when these recreation areas are closed for the season. Recreation area boundaries can usually be identified by defined mow lines. Hunting in the lakebed near recreation areas is permitted below the high water mark, but shot cannot fall into developed recreation areas.
• Trapping is permitted by special permit only at the following reservoirs: Cottage Grove, Dorena, Fern Ridge, Dexter, Lookout Point, Fall Creek, Hills Creek, Foster, and Green Peter. For trapping permits, contact the Wildlife Biologist at the Fern Ridge office: 541-461-2869.
• Off-road use of motor vehicles is prohibited beyond established roads and barriers.
• Camping is permitted only in designated areas. Open fires are prohibited except in campground fire rings.
• All garbage generated during hunting and any other activity (including shell casings) must be removed from Corps lands.
• Maps showing Corps boundaries and hunting restriction areas at Cottage Grove, Dorena, Dexter, Lookout Point, Fall Creek, Hills Creek, Foster, and Green Peter Reservoirs can be found by scrolling to the bottom of this page. Click on the map you want to view.
• Information about hunting at Cougar, Blue River, and Detroit Reservoirs should be obtained from local U.S. Forest Service offices.
• A Fern Ridge Wildlife Area map can be accessed at: https://myodfw.com/sites/default/files/2019-12/Fern%20Ridge%20features%20and%20ownership%20map.pdf
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Lakeside Park Riverside Park
Shortridge Park
Pine Meadows Campground
Primitive Campground
Wilson's Creek Park
Park Ranger Office
Sewage Pond
Cottage Grove
Reservoir Dam
Hunting at Cottage Grove ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
Major Road
Park Boundary
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Boundary
Legend
0 0.25 0.5 Miles
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Dexter State Park
Middle Fork
Boat Launch
Sewage Pond
Fish Collection Facility
Lowell Park
Orchard Park
Dexter Dam
Lowell Covered Bridge
Interpretive Area
Administrative Offices
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State Highway 58
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W. Bounda ry Rd
Hunting at Dexter ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
Park Boundary
Major Road
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Boundary
0 0.25 0.5 Miles
/Legend
Hunting at Dorena ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
Dorena Reservoir Dam
Schwarz Park
Baker Bay Park (Lane County)
Vaughn Creek Park
Bake Stewart Park
Harms ParkMaintenance Office
Major Road
Park Boundary
No Hunting
Corps Boundary
Row River Rd
Shoreview Rd
0 0.25 0.5 Miles
-Legend
North Shore Boat Ramp
Free Meadow Day Use Area
Lakeside Day Use Area
Fisherman's Point
Group Campground
Cascara Campground
Sky Camp
Winberry Park
Fall Creek Dam
Maintenance Shop
Bi g Fall Creek R
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Peninsula R d Unimproved Gravel
Winberry Creek Rd
Big Fall Creek Rd
Hunting at Fall Creek ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
Major Road
Par k Boundary
Hunting P rohib ited
Corps B oundary
0 0.25 0.5 Miles
Legend -
Tufti Day Use Area
Foster Dam
Wiley Creek Park
Foster Dip Storage
Cemetary
Gedney Boatramp
Lewis Creek Park
Calkins Boatramp
Sunnyside Park
Menear's Bend
Shea Pt.
Santiam Hwy 20
N River Dr
Quartz v i lle Dr
Major Road
Park Boundary
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Boundary
Hunting at Foster ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
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0 0.25 0.5 Miles
Legend
Thistle Creek Boat Launch
Whitcomb County Park,
Campground, and Boat Launch
Billings Day Use Area
Green Peter Dam
Maintenance Shop
North Shore Viewpoint
Talley Cr. Dip Site
Green Peter
Dip Storage
Qu
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zvi lle Dr
Moose Creek
USGS Shack
Elk Flats
Major Road
Park Boundary
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Boundary
Hunting at Green Peter ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
0 0.4 0.8 Miles
-Legend
Quartzv
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Dr
Gra vel Rd May Be Gated
Trout Creek
Hunting at Hills Creek ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
Hills Creek Reservoir
Managed by The US Forest Service
Kitson Spring
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Ki ts
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Sp
rings R
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NF-21
NF-21
Waterfowl Impoundment
Hills Creek Dam
Powerhouse
Major Road
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Management Area
Project Boundary
Legend -
1500 Feet0 750
Meridian Boat Launch
Administrative Offices
Lookout Point Dam
Ivan Oaks
Campground
Hwy 58 Overlook
State Hwy 58
We st Boundary Rd
Landax Landing Park
Willamette National Forest Managed by the
US Forest Service
Signal PointBoat Launch
Major Road
Park Boundary
Hunting Prohibited
Corps Boundary
Hunting at Lookout Point ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands
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0 0.25 0.5 Miles
Legend