Applegate Lake is a popular recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area in a picturesque setting. The lake is popular for cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the lake. This lake is a reservoir and lake levels will often be lower at the end of the summer.
Approximately 25 miles soutwest of Medford, Oregon
Size:
988 acres / 1.5 sq. miles
Max. Depth:
225 feet
Elevation:
1987
Season:
Year round
Water Access:
By car or boat
Camping Info
Several campgrounds are located around the lake, including Hart-Tish, Watkins, French Gulch and Carberry.
Additional Details:
A valid Oregon state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting good and other retail stores. For information on fishing times & limits a current state fishing regulation guide is generally available free at these same locations. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Fish & Game.
IdahoStart planning your Idaho adventure. Vacation is more than just scenery; it’s about making life long memories. Download or order the free Idaho Travel Guide here. Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested!You're all set! Complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
We also have the following visitor guides in Montana. Click on any additional guides you would like to receive.
Visit Idaho Idaho
Visit Idaho
IdahoStart planning your Idaho adventure. Vacation is more than just scenery; it’s about making life long memories. Download or order the free Idaho Travel Guide here. Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested!You're all set! Complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
We also have visitor guides available in states highlighted in blue below. Click on any state to see what's available.
Alaska
Arizona
California
Canada
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Louisiana
Michigan
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Ohio
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Switch to Mobile Browser Mode
We offer a compact version of Go-Montana for mobile users, allowing you to access just the information you need on the road. Of course, you can still use the full version of Go-Montana on your mobile device just as you can on your desktop.