Henry Hagg Lake / Scoggins Valley Park

I went here during the summer with brother, sister, love and my little doggy. We went fishing using the boats they had for rental. I think we were there for a good 3 – 4 hours and on that day we had no luck at all. I had a bite on my line but it was the one that got away. It’s beautiful there, and it was really fun using the boat to get around, our boat had no cover on it it was the one for I think four-​five people but more spacious than the smaller boats. The only downside is that the boat fees is pretty high, and they close so early (I think 5 PM). I also docked this star because we were stuck out there, our engine died and it took about 30 minutes + until someone came out to help us. I tried to fish the entire time with no luck, but we messed around and drove our boat around the lake for the last hour. It was a great experience however two of us got so sunburnt! I never had sunburn in my life and I did after fishing here during the early hours.

I’v been here summer 2013 and summer 2014 and both times the water has been soooo dirty! Maby it is were I am going? Boat ramp C area. This July there were not as many people. It can get CRAZY crouded! Like you have no idea!
Meh i’d prefer to go check out other lakes and waterfalls. Even if there not so close!

After going here today with high hopes based on the official Oregon website, I have to say I’ll certainly avoid going back.
It costs $ 6 to get in, which feels astronomical unless you are planning on doing serious boating that can’t be done for free elsewhere. What does the fee cover? There was not even a map available at the booth to point out different trails to beaches and so on. Main picnic areas and boat ramps are well marked with signs, and that’s where I ended up, partly for safety because it was my first time there and I was solo so I wanted to be in a pretty public area till I got my bearings. Also, it was not at all clear how to get to any other clear spots on the shore from the road (see: no map).
The area I ended up at was DIRTY. This became more and more evident as the day wore on and it became clear that the accumulated trash by the shoreline didn’t belong to anyone who was taking it home. The lifejackets that were available for public use were left strewn along the water. Abandoned toys were everywhere. The shore, a very distinct compacted reddish clay, was covered with seagull poop and feathers that rolled along in the breeze.
People were swimming here and there, but the water was murky and the bottom was very silty. I know I’ve been spoiled by my last few weeks of swimming in clear running rivers, and I’m hardly one to balk at a little bottom sludge, but the combination of elements was grossing me out. I didn’t want to be in the water, I didn’t want to be out of the water, and when I finally felt I stayed long enough to justify the hour drive out from Portland, I was so relieved.
I’m annoyed that I paid $ 6 for such a terrible experience. Two stars because another beach might be less dirty, and I could see coming here with someone who had a boat and wanted to fish. As a swimmer, the sound of the boat traffic is unpleasant and no one should anticipate an idyllic natural experience.

I just played disc out here and it’s a great course. The park is very nice and secluded as well. It was closed for the season (until March 2^nd I believe) but we were able to still play disc as the baskets are still up!

Went here for hiking. Not much of a hike at all the trail is only 1 mile long and leads to a highway. Was of time driving here. May be nice for picnic but I could go to blue lake for that, not in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do.

Scenic splendor. yes it’s man-​made, but whether you choose boating or water sports within, or running/​biking around the water, a good time is assured by all. I prefer to do a little angling when out that way, make sure you pay the reaper at the gate! They stock the lake on a regular schedule (check the Oregon fish/​wildlife website for stocking dates and numbers); they also have small mouth bass and catfish for the enterprising, skillful, and just plain lucky!
You’d have to try to not have a great time out at the Hagg!

Ahh Hagg Lake, I have been partaking of this beautiful location all my life. The park itself if well maintained and quite lovely. The boat docks are wide and easy to load and unload. My family has had some damn fun times water skiing and sailing on this beautiful lake.
Unfortunately the word has gotten out and in the heat of summer it is so crowded it just isn’t any fun anymore. I would not eat anything I caught out of that lake, but that is just me. There are many places around the lake you can bank fish. There are plenty of picnic areas to enjoy but get there early on the weekend or you are out of luck.
They will let you take a nice drive around the lake without charging you, which is about all I can tolerate these days, the scenery is amazing.

Not sure what all you can review on a lake, but Hagg Lake is good. My boyfriend and I go there to fish by boat (there are tons of bank fishers too) and Hagg Lake seems to be doing well for us. It was a bit rocky at the beginning of this season (season is mid-​March to October, I think) but it’s gotten a lot better (we caught six this past weekend). We troll mostly, and cast when we find good spots. We’ve caught only trout, with the exception of one catfish and one blue gill (this past weekend). There are two boat ramps, lots of picnic areas both under cover and open, grills, disc golf fields, boat rentals, and hiking/​biking trails. The park is day-​use only so no camping. And it now costs $ 6 per car for parking.

$ 5 parking and they have many different sites for fishing, boating and swimming. Very pretty man made lake. I didn’t see life vests on site so if you are boating be sure to bring your own.

The dam that creates Hagg Lake also creates some great views both across the lake of the hills around it and downstream of the Stimson lumber mill and valley below.
The park around the lake has plenty of space and is rarely crowded except in specific spots, and the lake is good for general boating and fishing. One of many spots good for a day trip out of Portland.

You know you’re in a underserviced Honey Bucket when the flies inside are dead.
That said, and that being the one star detration, this ia wonderful huge man-​made lake with lots of picnic areas, fishing spots, and well paved roads.
From Portland its about 45min-​1hr on some scenic roads with not a lot of traffic (after the joy of Hillsbororo). And once you’re there and have paid the $ 5 day use fee, no overnighters, you can wind around the lake to find a pullout area or a picnic space. Today we hit the Scroggins Creek Picnic Area, with a bit of a creek for dog play and foot cooling. Some of the tables have grills that are pretty old, but the tables are well spaced and parking was ample.
I’m not a fan of camping (sorry Brandon), so I really dig a skipping jaunt to the countryside for a few hours. After which I can sanitize my hands and drive home with a nice outdoorsy experience to sustain me through the week.