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.
Get around
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.
- 2 Elijah Bristow State Park, ☏ 1 541-937-1173. Free entry.
- 3 Fall Creek State Recreation Area, ☏ 1 541 937-1173.
Buy
Golf discs can be bought at a gas station on the highway near the course. From Dexter Park, drive towards Eugene.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Connect
Go next
- Fall Creek Lake
- Eugene