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Dexter State Recreation Site

Willamette Hwy

Salem, OR 97301

541-937-1173

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Dexter State Recreation Site, on the western edge of Dexter Reservoir, provides convenient access to the reservoir with docks and a two lane launch ramp. A picnic area with bbq stands and fire rings overlooks the lake. But the lake is not the only attraction! A popular 18-hole disc golf course winds it way through oaks and Douglas fir trees and you can reach nearby Elijah Bristow State Park through a system of connecting trails that follow the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.

Major Features & Activities

Hiking Trails
Picnicking
Swimming
Wildlife
Horse Trails
Kayaking
Bike path
Fishing
Boating

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Dexter State Recreation Site

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