Foster Reservoir facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Foster Reservoir
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Location	Foster, Oregon, Linn County, Oregon, United States
Coordinates	44°25′00″N 122°40′05″W / 44.41667°N 122.66806°W / 44.41667; -122.66806
Type	Reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Surface area	494 ha (1,220 acres)

Foster Reservoir is a large lake in Oregon, United States. It was created by building Foster Dam on the South Santiam River. This reservoir is about 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles) long. When it's full, it covers an area of about 494 hectares (1,220 acres). People use it for fun activities in summer. In winter and spring, it helps control floods.

Fun Activities at Foster Reservoir

A pedestrian bridge crosses Lewis Creek at Lewis Creek Park along Foster Reservoir’s north shore.

Foster Reservoir is a great place for outdoor fun. Many parks around the lake offer different activities.

Lewis Creek Park is on the north side of the reservoir. It has a special swimming area that is roped off for safety. You can also have picnics, use barbecues, and walk on paved trails. It's easy to get to the lake for fishing from the shore or to moor your boat.

Sunnyside Campground is a large park on the eastern side of the reservoir. It has many campsites, some with electricity and water. There are also restrooms and showers. A big day-use area has a playground and a sand volleyball court. You can also find picnic tables by the lake. There is even a pond stocked with trout for fishing. The park also has a boat ramp and places to moor boats.

You can find other boat ramps at Gedney Creek Park and Calkins Park. These parks make it easy to launch your boat and enjoy the water.

Water Sports and Games

Water skiing near the northwest edge of Foster Reservoir

Foster Reservoir is a popular spot for many water sports. You can go boating, water skiing, and jet skiing. The lake also hosts exciting events. These include triathlons, which are races with swimming, biking, and running. It also hosts water polo tournaments, where teams play a game similar to soccer in the water.

Fishing Adventures

Foster Reservoir is a fantastic place to go fishing. Each year, more than 40,000 rainbow trout are added to the lake. You can also find kokanee salmon and bass here. There are many spots where you can fish from the shore. You can also go fishing from a boat out on the water.

Places to Stay and Visit

The Edgewater Marina is located on the southwest edge of Foster Reservoir.

Edgewater is a special resort area on the southwest side of Foster Reservoir. It has a place for RVs (recreational vehicles) and townhomes with lake views. There is also a marina where you can rent boat slips. You can rent these slips for a season, a month, or even a week. The marina also offers different types of boats for rent, so you can explore the lake.

Many other private and public campgrounds are located close to Foster Reservoir. This means there are lots of options if you want to stay overnight and enjoy the area.