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Hills Creek Lake

Oakridge, Oregon — Lane County.

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2,592Surface acres
5Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 93082869).

Location & fast facts

Where Hills Creek Lake is in Oregon

The red circle marks Hills Creek Lake.

Fast facts

About Hills Creek Lake

  • County: Lane
  • Nearest city: Oakridge (about 1.3 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 43 mi from Eugene and 62 mi from Bend, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Oregon: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Oregon

Official ODFW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 5 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 27 campgrounds within 15 mi, 2 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Hills Creek Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Packard Creek Campground (campground)Packard Campground (campground)Bingham Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)51 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Bingham Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 93082869), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Hills Creek Lake

We found 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Hills Creek Lake, 5 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Oregon

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Hills Creek Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.6574, -122.4276). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Hills Creek Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Hills Creek Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    5 public access sites listed, 5 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Bingham Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.6151, -122.4442
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.6863, -122.4438
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.7017, -122.3876
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.6597, -122.4367
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.6681, -122.4336

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Hills Creek Lake

    How big is Hills Creek Lake?

    Hills Creek Lake covers about 2,592 acres in Oakridge, Oregon (Lane County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Hills Creek Lake?

    Yes. 5 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Bingham Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Hills Creek Lake?

    Yes. We list 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 5 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Hills Creek Lake?

    Hills Creek Lake touches Oakridge in Lane County, Oregon.

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    Lakes & ponds nearby

    Straight-line distance between lake centers. All Oregon lakes & ponds · All waters in Oakridge