Ruckman Reservoir, Union County, Oregon

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    The beauty of Ruckman Reservoir is reason enough to stop by. At Ruckman Reservoir you don’t see much rainfall; most of the snow falls through January; the driest month is July. You think that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. There are some delightful whitewater spots on Grande Ronde River, and Ruckman Dam is pretty. Summer at Ruckman Reservoir comes with high temperatures in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime  
   are regularly in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Ruckman Reservoir through the winter typically sink into the 20's.
The Hale Spring Trail is a great hiking trail in close proximity to Ruckman Reservoir; if you like skiing, you're in luck; Spout Springs is pretty near. Why not camp at La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort while you're here at Ruckman Reservoir, and going for a hike on the Summit Mount Emily Trail is always a great adventure. Ruckman Reservoir is not
 
               far at all from La Grande, and close by you find the Evans Trail which is a great hiking trail.
Anthony Lakes is a great local ski area, and Lagrande Super 8 Motel is a nice spot to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are glorious; Arnoldus Loop Reservoir is a lake that's near Ruckman Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Hot Lake RV Resort, and a magnificent nearby hotel is Best Western Rama Inn & Suites.

 
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
11 miles away
***NASCAR/Harley Wednesday April 9 from 12:00-8:00 p.m. Bring your camera, there will be refreshments, pizza, drawings and giveaways.*** Discover this La Grande hotel surrounded by the natural beauty...

Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
11 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 LaGrange. Our hotel is AAA Approved, we offer our guests a SuperStart breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, high speed internet, cable TV w/HBO, ESPN, in-room coffee makes...

Current weather conditions at Ruckman Reservoir, Union County, Oregon
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Local climate location: LA GRANDE 14 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.435
Longitude: -117.935

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These outdoors activities are available near Ruckman Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande, 11 miles away
Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande, 11 miles away
Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande, 11 miles away
La Grande Travelodge, La Grande, 11 miles away
Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City, 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Hot Lake RV Resort, La Grande, 9 miles away
La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort, La Grande, 11 miles away
Rendezvous RV Park, La Grande, 11 miles away
Grandview Campground, Union County, 11 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Hale Spring Trail, Union County, 11 miles away
       2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference
Evans Trail, Union County, 14 miles away
      4.7 hiking miles, 1956 feet elevation difference
Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County, 15 miles away
      6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Spout Springs, Oregon, 17 miles away
      810 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon, 19 miles away
      900 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin)
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction)
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park)
 Lakes Near Ruckman Reservoir:
Arnoldus Loop Reservoir, Union CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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