======== Baker Bay at Dorena  Reservoir ========

This Marina is on the South side of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorena_Reservoir|Dorena Reservoir]].  There is a single-lane ramp with good surface and a single dock.  There is no added charge for ramp use, but there is an entry fee for the park, with a pay station near the entry. See comments on fees below.  Be sure to display your receipt or permit on the dashboard of your vehicle.

This facility is operated by [[https://www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/public_works/parks|Lane County Parks]].  In addition to the boat ramp, there is trailer parking, a campground with hookups, picnicking and unsupervised swimming.

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Fees are charged at this park. There is never an extra fee for the ramp.  Several options exist.

  * Single day entry bought at pay station, day use only.
  * Campground site holders can use the ramp, day use only.
  * Season-long entry pass, for all Lane County parks, day use only.
  * Season-long entry pass, for any Lane County marina slip holder, allows overnight parking.

==== Location ====

GPS Location: 43.77189, -122.93695

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The park can also be located on the interactive map from [[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/43.77189/-122.93695|Open Street Maps.]]

Oregon Atlas of Lakes: [[ https://oregonlakesatlas.org/lake/17090002003709#text-section|Dorena Lake ]]

[[https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Parks/Baker%20Bay%20(5)%20(1).pdf|Lane County's marina map]] shows details.

==== Ramp ====

The marina has one dock but no "transient" spaces. [[https://www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/public_works/parks|Lane County Parks]], Eugene (541) 682-2000. 

Boating season for Baker Bay is officially May 1 to August 31.

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Full pool is an elevation of 832 feet.  That elevation system is used to track the water level, and [[https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/nwp/teacup/willamette/dor.pdf|is available on line]].  The lower end of the ramp is listed on the [[https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/nwp/teacup/willamette/dor.pdf|Corps of Engineers site]] as 765 ft elevation, giving a depth there of 67 ft [needs verifying].

==== The Lake ====

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Dorena Reservoir is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers to help control flooding and to provide water for summer irrigation.  The level is raised with the spring rain, starting in February.  The water is deliberately lowered in September and later.  During the summer the water drops slowly ending several feet below full pool. 

This is a general use lake shared by people-powered, sail and power watercraft. 

==== Alternate Locations ====

Harms Park is operated by the State of Oregon.  It is located across from Baker Bay.  [A full wiki article is needed.]