The water was 39 degrees but the air temp was below that. 3.3K likes. All camping and reservation fee are due at the time of the reservation. Lake Simtustus Marinas & Boat Ramps: Campgrounds: Fishing Guides: Bait, Fly & Tackle Shops: Lodging & Cabins: Marinas & Boat Ramps: Realtors & Real Estate: RV Parks & RV Rentals: Tourist Attractions: Restaurants: Boat Shuttles: Lake Simtustus Fishing Report On the way up the roads were icy and a bit treaturous but we made it unscaved. Two boat launch ramps in the park provide access for sailboats, fishing boats, water skiing and wake boarding boats, and jet skis. The reservoir is popular for water skiing in the summer months, though Green Peter often becomes quite windy by late morning. It looks like Riffe Lake in Washington. For more information c all the Linn County Parks Department at 541-967-3917 or visit their website. This 9.2 acre boat ramp was initially developed by the Army Corps of Engineers. USGS 14186100 GREEN PETER LAKE NEAR FOSTER, OR. Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. Calkins Point boat ramp on the southeast corner of Foster Reservoir is no longer usable due to low water levels. Gedney Creek Boat Ramp on Foster Reservoir (Seasonal Closure). Founded in 1992, The Jamboree is produced by the nonprofit Sweet Home Economic Development Group. Fishing was good and the fish were tasty afterwards. https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/dd/common/projects/www/gpr.html. Lower ramp probably in use this weekend. Basic Campsite with no hookups | 85 primitive campsites |. Head downstream and visit Sunnyside County Park on Foster Reservoir. A great drive through here full of color! Access allowed : Year-round Day- use fees: None Address: Green Peter Reservoir Phone: 541-967-3917 linnparks.com. GREEN PETER LAKE Lovers. Early is best for kokanee fishing on Green Peter Reservoir. Subscribe today! Information and visitor source to Green Peter Lake boat rentals, jet skis, water sports, and boat tours services located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the Middle Santiam River, Oregon.Green Peter Lake provides boating, swimming, camping, and picnicking opportunities for all group sizes. Green Peter Dam and Lake Year Completed: 1968 Total Storage (full pool): 28,100 acre-feet Summer Storage: 249,900 acre-feet Original Project Cost: $82.3 million (includes Foster) Power Generators: 2 Generated Power (FY 95): 235,961 Mwatt hrs. It is big and deep enough, and is fed by the upper Clackamas River, to stay cool longer into the summer than most of the other lakes and ponds. Hiking trails, waterfalls, covered bridges, and swimming areas are among the points of interest at our 30 parks. Boats can be launched from both Thistle Creek and Whitcomb boat ramps. Has been stocked this spring with about 20,000 hatchery trout. Search for: To find Green Peter Lake enter the 44.452068 latitude, and -122.547028 longitude coordinates into your GPS device or smart phone. Green Peter Dam - Billings Park, Whitcomb Bridge Park and North Shore Viewpoint Hills Creek Dam - North and South Viewpoints Lookout Point Dam - Landax Park and Signal Point Boat Ramp What's more prevelant, smallies or largemouth ? Water level 987. Subscribe today! SWEET HOME — Mid-valley residents will be able to access all boat ramps on Foster and Green Peter reservoirs as the summer camping and boating season kicks off over Memorial It may be a different story at Green Peter Reservoir, where the ramps are accessible to a low of 919 feet. Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility) Report: went camping green peter, took my boat (lost the plug) so we fished from the bank at the head of thistle creek. Email NewsletterGet the latest news and events with our free email newsletter. It is operated by the Corps of Engineers and is only nine miles up Quartzville Road from the Sunnyside County Park. Available Parameters Available Period; All 1 Available Parameters for this site : 62614 Elevation, lake/res, NGVD29: 2013-10-01 : 2020-12-13: Output format Graph Graph w/ stats Graph w/o stats Graph w/ (up to 3) parms Table Tab-separated. Thistle Creek boat ramp, however, is still usable as of Sept. 30. Green Peter Reservoir is a reservoir created by Green Peter Dam on the Middle Santiam River 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon, United States. Camping & Vehicle Fees  (Rates are based on up to 8 guests per site). Road to lower ramp is reappearing. Cancellations made on Group Camping, a minimum 30 day prior plus $50. 20 and Quartzville Road from the low pool boat ramp: the toe ( bottom ) of the Reservoir ;! Creek Park bridges Oregon has more covered bridges, and rainbow trout use our safe and secure reservation to... 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