Nestled between two mountain ranges and two national forests, Emigrant Lake is surrounded by some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery and offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, from hiking and camping to boating, fishing, and swimming. Created by the impoundment of Emigrant Creek in 1924, the lake is part of the Talent Division of the Rogue River Basin Project, and it stores flood waters to irrigate the 15,000 acres of farmland in the region. The horseshoe-shaped lake is encircled by the Emigrant Lake Recreation Area, which features a campground, a 280-foot twin flume waterslide with showers, a large picnic area, and a concession stand.

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