Sparks Lake
Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Located near Mt. Bachelor in central Oregon, Sparks Lake is a shallow, scenic lake with mountain views and volcanic origins.
Sparks Lake Boat Launch (day-use ramp)
South Side Primitive Launch Area
Soda Creek Access (small hand-launch only)
Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail Launch Point
North Shore Pull-Off (informal hand-launch)
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Mount Bachelor views
Kayaking and canoeing
Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail
Lava Lake and Hosmer Lake nearby
Canoeing & kayaking
Paddleboarding
Fishing
Photography
Camping
Hiking nearby
No developed campgrounds at the lake itself
Dispersed camping permitted along Cascade Lakes Highway (popular but limited)
Nearby campgrounds: Soda Creek Campground, Elk Lake Campground
Primitive shoreline campsites accessible by paddle or hike