Clear Lake Tours and Activities

Certain portions of the path leave little doubt about the lake's origin.

Clear lake was created 3,000 years ago by a lava flow, in the same way most of the topographical formations in the area were formed. The water is so clear that when the surface is still you can reportedly see the remains of a "ghost forest" at the bottom. It is an extremely popular destination for scuba divers, and when you take a look at the sheer clarity of the water, you can see why.

Three-fingered Jack and the Three Sisters as seen from the northwest corner of Clear Lake.

Note: this posting originally stated the location as the southeast corner of the lake (as if lakes have corners, right?), but it was essentially backwards. Though my dad was a navigator for the air force in his younger days, I apparently never inherited the gene.

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Activities

Blue River travel guide

Popular places to visit

Hoodoo Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Blue River with a visit to Hoodoo Ski Area. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its hiking trails.

A wonderful view of Mount Washington from this extraordinary lake.

Suttle Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Suttle Lake during your travels in Camp Sherman. You can seek out the biking trails in this relaxing area.

Big Meadow Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Black Butte Ranch at Big Meadow Golf Course. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.

The three sisters and Mt washington mountains and lake Phalarope at sunmset at Black Butte Ranch in a panorarama imasge near Sisters, Oregon

Phalarope Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Phalarope Lake during your travels in Black Butte Ranch. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.

Sahalie Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sahalie Falls during your travels in Blue River. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Koosah Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Koosah Falls during your travels in Blue River. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Best Lodging Options Near Clear Lake

McKenzie Bridge River's Edge Retreat, a cozy cabin on over two acres

McKenzie Bridge OR

Riverfront Luxury Cabin #9 at The Log Cabin Inn

McKenzie Bridge OR

The North Bank Cabin,100ft private McKenzie Riverfront, Grill, 20min to Falls

McKenzie Bridge OR

Mckenzie River Cabin at The Log Cabin Inn

McKenzie Bridge OR

Mckenzie River Cabin #13 at the Log Cabin Inn, screened porch, .5mi Trailhead

McKenzie Bridge OR

McKenzie Riverfront Cabin big screened-in porch, 1/2mi to Mckenzie River Trail

McKenzie Bridge OR

On the River Wooded Bliss Cabin near Loloma Lodge

McKenzie Bridge OR

Log Cabin Inn - Cabin 12 on the Mckenzie River - minutes from Tokatee and Loloma

McKenzie Bridge OR

Whiskey Rock Cabin

McKenzie Bridge OR

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Clear Lake Tours and Activities

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Visit Clear Lake

Popular places to visit

Hoodoo Ski Area

Suttle Lake

Big Meadow Golf Course

Phalarope Lake

Sahalie Falls

Koosah Falls

Best Lodging Options Near Clear Lake

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McKenzie Bridge River's Edge Retreat, a cozy cabin on over two acres

Riverfront Luxury Cabin #9 at The Log Cabin Inn

The North Bank Cabin,100ft private McKenzie Riverfront, Grill, 20min to Falls

Mckenzie River Cabin at The Log Cabin Inn

Mckenzie River Cabin #13 at the Log Cabin Inn, screened porch, .5mi Trailhead

McKenzie Riverfront Cabin big screened-in porch, 1/2mi to Mckenzie River Trail

On the River Wooded Bliss Cabin near Loloma Lodge

Log Cabin Inn - Cabin 12 on the Mckenzie River - minutes from Tokatee and Loloma

Whiskey Rock Cabin

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