Unity Lake State Recreation Site

Unity Lake State Recreation Site is a recreation area centered around a man-made reservoir in Baker County. The grounds include campsites, two cabins, hiking paths, and direct lake access for boating and fishing activities.

Unity Dam was built in 1938 by the Bureau of Reclamation to store irrigation water for regional agriculture. This construction transformed the land and created the reservoir that visitors use for recreation today.

The site serves as a gathering place where visitors connect with the land through fishing, camping, and wildlife watching along the shoreline. Local communities value it as a space where different seasonal activities bring people together year-round.

The site offers electrical campsites with water hookups, shower facilities, and an RV dump station available year-round. Water levels and weather conditions vary by season, so visitors should check conditions before planning water-based activities.

The frozen lake becomes a winter fishing destination where anglers drill holes through the ice to catch fish beneath. In fall, hunters use the grounds as a launching point for tracking big game in the surrounding forests and meadows.

Location: Baker County

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=7

GPS coordinates: 44.49889,-118.18722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27