Lake Billy Chinook, Reservoir and National Natural Landmark in central Oregon, United States
Lake Billy Chinook spans 4,500 acres at the meeting point of the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius Rivers, featuring deep canyons and volcanic cliffs.
The Round Butte Dam construction in 1964 formed Lake Billy Chinook, named after a Wasco tribe member who guided explorers Fremont and Carson in the 1840s.
The surrounding region contains petroglyphs left by indigenous tribes who inhabited the area before the reservoir's creation and modern development.
The Cove Palisades State Park offers boat launches, camping facilities, and a marina with watercraft rentals for accessing the 28-mile-long reservoir.
The Island, a 208-acre peninsula within the lake, maintains restricted access to preserve its natural juniper savanna and undisturbed ecological system.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 44.58910,-121.36500
Latest update: November 26, 2025 19:08
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