Lake County

Lake County is an administrative division in northeastern Oregon encompassing urban and rural areas across multiple municipalities. The region includes parks, natural water bodies, and varied terrain that characterize its landscape.

Lake County was established in 1876 as settlement expanded into the region. The county's development reflected growing needs for local administration and infrastructure in eastern Oregon.

The county administration supports multiple educational institutions, including school districts and community colleges that serve the diverse population of the region.

The county covers sparsely populated areas with significant distances between towns, making a personal vehicle essential for exploring the region. Most services and amenities are concentrated in town centers where visitors can find information and supplies.

Lake County is one of Oregon's largest and most sparsely settled counties, with vast high desert regions and isolated towns. This remoteness has preserved a quietness uncommon in most American counties.

Location: Oregon

Inception: 1874

Capital city: Lakeview

Shares border with: Deschutes County, Harney County, Washoe County, Modoc County, Klamath County

Website: http://lakecountyor.org

GPS coordinates: 42.79000,-120.39000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:23