Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the South Santiam River, Foster Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities. The Foster Dam and Lake regulates the flow from the nearby Green Peter dam. The dam provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the South Santiam River, Foster Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities.  The Foster Dam and Lake regulates the flow from the nearby Green Peter dam.  The dam provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Aerial view of Foster Lake and Dam

kid holding a newly-caught fish

Foster Lake and dam aerial view

Foster Lake

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Green Peter Lake

Quartzville Back Country Byway

Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area

Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River