Lowell
city in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Lowell is a small town (pop 1,045) in Oregon.
Understand edit
The town itself is small and not very exciting, however, there are a few popular destinations nearby.
Get in edit
By car edit
From Eugene via Hwy 58. Shortly after Dexter State Park, turn left and cross the bridge into town (about 30 min).
By bus edit
There is (very infrequent-- a couple per day) LTD bus service from Eugene on weekdays.
Get around edit
See edit
- Dexter Reservoir. The town lies on the edge of the large lake.
- Dexter Lake Club. famous for being the filming location of an iconic scene in the movie Animal House.
- Parvin Bridge (just outside the town). one of Oregon's many historic covered bridges.
- Dexter Dam.
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Go boating on the lake.
Go camping at one of the campgrounds in the area.
Go fish?
- 1 Dexter State Recreation Site (access from hwy 58), ☏ +1 541-937-1173. State park on the western side of the lake. Home to one of Oregon's best disc golf courses. Free.
- 2 Elijah Bristow State Park, ☏ +1 541-937-1173. Free entry.
- 3 Fall Creek State Recreation Area, ☏ +1 541 937-1173.
Buy edit
Golf discs can be bought at a gas station on the highway near the course. From Dexter Park, drive towards Eugene.
Eat edit
Drink edit
- Buckhorn Tavern, 82861 Parker Ln, ☏ +1 541-937-2542.
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Connect edit
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- Fall Creek Lake
- Eugene