Faraday Lake
The perfect biking, running and walking spot, all year long
Walk, bike, fish, repeat
In the Faraday Lake area, you can relax with a fishing pole in hand or cruise through Cascadian forests on your bike.
The lake is stocked with trout for excellent year-round angling. And although boats aren’t allowed, there’s abundant shoreline access.
Faraday Road is a popular spot to access Oregon’s Cascading River’s Scenic Bikeway 
, a 70-mile route from Estacada to Detroit Lake. For a family-friendly ride, a rambling road run or a quiet walk with your dog, park at our Old Clackamas Highway trailhead and enjoy four miles of paved roadway.
Location information
Directions: Faraday Lake is located 1.3 miles east of Estacada, off OR-244 / Clackamas Highway. Turn onto Faraday Road, continue past the two entrances to West Side Hydro, and park in the large lot on the right. For access to the Old Clackamas Highway Trail, follow Faraday Road to its end at the trailhead.
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Things to know before you visit
For more information
Use our contact form or call the PGE Parks Information Line at 503-464-8515.
Thinking ahead
We’re committed to keeping our parks safe, clean, sustainable and welcoming – but we need your help.
Before you go
Make a plan: Check for road closures, construction, fire bans, swimming restrictions or other conditions that may hamper your visit.
…and a plan B: Make a backup plan in case of crowds. Try visiting on weekdays or at off-peak times to beat the masses!
EV adventuring? While our parks do not have charging stations (yet!), check here for nearby locations
that do.
During your visit
Stop campfires from becoming wildfires! Keep campfires small, make sure your tent and anything that can burn is a safe distance from your fire, keep water nearby and never leave a fire unattended.
Keep it clear: Park only in designated areas. Do not double-park or block entrances.
Leave no trace: Help us protect these natural areas by staying on-trail, packing out your trash, and admiring wildlife from a distance.
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