Jubilee Lake, body of water in Oregon, USA
Jubilee Lake is a 92.33-acre (37.36 ha) man-made lake in the Umatilla National Forest, in the northern corner of Union County, Oregon. An earthen dam 350 feet (110 m) long and 50 feet (15 m) high, built on Motett Creek in 1968, created the lake. It sits at an elevation of 4,761 feet (1,451 m), 19 miles (31 km) north of Elgin.
The lake was created in the late 1960s when workers built an earthen dam across Motett Creek to hold water for recreation. In 1981, the trail circling the lake was officially recognized as a National Recreation Trail, affirming its importance as a destination for outdoor activities.
The name Jubilee Lake is not explained in the sources; the lake was built for recreation in 1968. A U.S. Forest Service campground with 53 sites is the most heavily used in Umatilla National Forest. Fishing and swimming are the most popular activities, and a youth fishing event is held each year.
The area is open from July through October and offers facilities like restrooms, potable water, and picnic tables at more than fifty campsites. Access is via gravel forest roads, and advance reservations are recommended, especially during busy weekends and holidays.
The 2.8-mile (4.5 km) trail around the shore was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1981. The lake's 53-site campground is the most heavily used in Umatilla National Forest, and a youth fishing event is held each year.
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