Lake trip · Baker County, Oregon
Where to stay at Brownlee Reservoir
Brownlee Reservoir covers - in Baker County. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Places to stay near Brownlee Reservoir
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About the water
Brownlee Reservoir has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 108 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Camping & RV near Brownlee Reservoir
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Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Brownlee Reservoir in Baker County, Oregon are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Brownlee Reservoir has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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