Lowell

Lowell is a small town (pop 1,045) in Oregon.

Understand

The town itself is small and not very exciting, however, there are a few popular destinations nearby.

Get in

By car

From Eugene via Hwy 58. Shortly after Dexter State Park, turn left and cross the bridge into town (about 30 min).

By bus

There is (very infrequent-- a couple per day) LTD bus service from Eugene on weekdays.

See

• 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. 

Do

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. (updated Mar 2017)
• 2 Elijah Bristow State Park, ☏ +1 541-937-1173. Free entry. (updated Mar 2017)
• 3 Fall Creek State Recreation Area, ☏ +1 541 937-1173. (updated Jun 2018)

Buy

Golf discs can be bought at a gas station on the highway near the course. From Dexter Park, drive towards Eugene.

Drink

• Buckhorn Tavern, 82861 Parker Ln, ☏ +1 541-937-2542. (updated Jun 2021)

Go next

• Fall Creek Lake
• Eugene