Visitors guide to Howard Prairie Lake boat rentals, jet skis, water sports, and boat tours on this reservoir located in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is 18 miles east of Ashland, OR. The lake is formed by the 100-foot tall Howard Prairie Dam, which impounds Beaver Creek, in the Klamath River watershed.
Boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, fishing, and camping at the three public campgrounds are popular activities for outdoor adventures at the lake. Hiking and biking are also popular on trails around the lake for all ages. The Howard Prairie Lake Resort is located on the northern shore of the lake and features a large marina, boat ramp, restaurant, campground, and convenience store.