About this site

On the western edge of the City of Eugene, visitors can view wildlife and restored wetlands while they walk trails, play a round of disc golf, or ride the Fern Ridge Bicycle Path through the wetlands. Tsanchiifin Walk—The 0.5 mile Tsanchiifin Walk trail is named after a local band of Kalapuya Indians who lived in this

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West Eugene Wetlands

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Free — you won’t need your pass here.

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Where it is
44.0500, -123.1780
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for West Eugene Wetlands — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

No Is there a fee at West Eugene Wetlands?

No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Peterson Loop, Candlelight Park Dog Park Path - East, Candlelight Park Dog Park Path - West, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you bike here?

Yes — biking is available at West Eugene Wetlands. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — West Eugene Wetlands is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Fern Ridge Lake Bill Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Fern Ridge Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingCampingFishing
OR · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Carpenter Bypass Trail System

Confirmed

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

BikingHikingHorseback Riding
OR · No fee
Dexter Lake Visitor7 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Dexter Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingHikingPicnicking
OR · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Hult Dam & Reservoir

Confirmed

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

BoatingCampingFishing
OR · No fee