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Recreation Region: Deschutes NF - Cascade Lakes Area

Todd Lake Campground

This campground offers 3 walk-in sites on the west side of Todd Lake overlooking the water and featuring spectacular views of Broken Top. The sites are about a 10-minute hike from the Todd Lake Day Use Area parking lot. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites.

Activities at this site include fishing, picnicking, and horse/hiker access to the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Wilderness Permits required for the Three Sisters Wilderness. Central Cascades Wilderness Permit required for both day and overnight visitors for use of the nearby Todd Lake Trail between Friday of Memorial Day weekend and the last Friday of September. Reserve at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Current Conditions
Wilderness permits are not required to access/use Todd Lake.<br /><br />However, recreators who&nbsp;use the nearby <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/recarea/?recid=39024">Todd Lake Trail</a> are&nbsp;<strong>required&nbsp;</strong>to acquire a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fseprd688355">Central Cascades Wilderness Permit</a>&nbsp;in advance for both&nbsp;day use and for overnight use. <strong>See &quot;Permit Info&quot; below for more details.</strong>

General Information

Open as accessible

  • Recreators who hike the nearby Todd Lake Trail will enter the Wilderness and are required to acquire a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit in advance for both day use and for overnight use between Friday of Memorial Day weekend and the last Friday of September. Reserve at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Free, unlimited Wilderness self-issue permit required on the Todd Lake Trail the last Saturday of September until October 31 (available at trailhead).

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include:
Do not remove frogs or tadpoles from Todd Lake.  Todd Lake is home for the Western Toad and Cascade Frog.  Both of these species are threatened by loss of wetlands, habitat degredation, and environmental changes.  They are protected by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and collecting of these species is illegal and punishable with a fine of $1250.00 (OAR 6330440130).

Recreation Fee Area: $5/vehicle/day  – On-site payment available

Getting There

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 24.0 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 4600 370 to Todd Lake Trailhead. It is a 1/4 mile hike to the lake.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping

Horseback RidingHorseback Riding

Last updated February 19, 2025

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