LOST CREEK LAKE 55 minutes from Medford Lost Creek Lake offers a park specifically designed for the convenience of visitors with disabilities, McGregor State Park, along with River’s Edge Park and Joseph Stewart County Park. This lake is equipped with all the amenities for a perfect family day trip. You’ll find bathrooms, picnic tables, boat docks and more. Directions from Medford: Head northeast on OR-62 E/Crater Lake Highway toward Shady Cove. Continue on OR-62 E for approximately 25 miles. Look for signs directing you to Lost Creek Lake.
ILLINOIS RIVER ~90 minutes from Medford The Illinois River is a special pocket in Southern Oregon. Its little pods of still water along the river make it perfect for swimming holes safe enough for all ages. For thrill seekers, there are spots on the river deep enough for small cliff jumping for a deeper plunge on the hot summer days. There is also a 9-hole frisbee golf course in the Illinois River Forks State Park. Directions from Medford: Head southwest on OR-99 S/Pacific Highway toward Grants Pass. After approximately 19 miles, turn right onto Lower Wolf Creek Road. Continue on Lower Wolf Creek Road for about 20 miles. Turn left onto River Road and follow signs to Illinois River.
Please remember to hydrate, wear sunscreen, and bring forms of shade during your Southern Oregon summer trip. We encourage you to follow #LeaveNoTrace policies and to always leave our waters better than you found them. Happy swimming! n
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The Business Review | June & July 2024
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