West Region•State Capital: Salem

Lakes in Oregon

Oregon is home to Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States at 1,949 feet, renowned globally for its pure sapphire blue volcanic caldera waters. Explore interactive maps, depths, surface areas, public boat ramps, and fishing spots for lakes across Oregon.

Estimated Water Bodies
1,400+
Freshwater Basins
State Capital
Salem
OR
Largest Cataloged Lake
Crater Lake
13,192 acres
Deepest Cataloged Lake
Crater Lake
1949 ft max

Interactive Lake Map of Oregon

Oregon Lake Directory

Showing 1 verified lake in Oregon

Sapphire caldera waters of Crater Lake Oregon with Wizard Island
Volcanic Crater
Normal Conservation Pool

Crater Lake

Klamath County, OR

Area
13,192 ac
Max Depth
1949 ft
Elevation
6,178 ft

Crater Lake is a caldera lake located in south-central Oregon. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its intense blue color and water clarity. The lake partly fills a 2,148-foot-deep caldera that was formed around 7,700 years ago by the catastrophic collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and the ninth deepest lake in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakes in Oregon

What is the largest lake in Oregon?

Crater Lake is the largest lake in Oregon documented in our verified directory, spanning roughly 13,192 acres.

How many lakes does Oregon have?

Official hydrological estimates catalog over 1,400 named lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and impoundments across Oregon.