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

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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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Hunting at Dexter ReservoirU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lands

Park Boundary

Major Road

Hunting Prohibited

Corps Boundary

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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

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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

-

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

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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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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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Sp

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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

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