Current Conditions
September 26, 2024: Summer Trail Highlights
Multiple emergency fire closures remain in effect here on the Deschutes National Forest and the neighboring Willamette National Forest. More information regarding the closures can be found HERE.
Expect heavy crowds at all developed recreation sites on holidays and weekends. Do not park in an illegal or unsafe location.
Road Status
| ROAD | STATUS | MANAGEMENT | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Lakes Highway | Open | Deschutes County / Klamath County | Deschutes County |
| Forest Service Road 16 (Access to Three Creek Lake) | Closed | Forest Service | |
| Forest Service Road 60 (Access to Crescent Lake) | Closed | Forest Service | |
| Forest Service Road 370 | Closed | Forest Service | |
| Highway 242 (McKenzie Highway) | Closed | Oregon Department of Transportation | MORE INFO |
| Paulina Lake Road | Open | Deschutes County | Deschutes County |
| Tumalo Falls - FSR 4603 | Open | Forest Service |
Boat Dock Installation (June 11, 2025)
June 11, 2025 Boat Dock Updates
| Ranger District | Location | Water Body | Ramp Accessible | Dock Installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Rock Creek Day Use | Crane Prairie Reservoir | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Crane Prairie Day Use | Crane Prairie Reservoir | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Cultus Lake Boat Launch | Cultus Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Cinder Hill Boating (South) | East Lake | Yes | No (Dock installation not feasible due to low water levels) |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | East Lake Boating | East Lake | Yes | No (Dock installation not feasible due to low water levels) |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Gull Point Boating | Wickiup Reservoir | Yes | N/A |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Hot Springs Boating | East Lake | No | No (Dock installation not feasible due to low water levels) |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Lava Lake Boating | Lava Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Little Crater Boating | Paulina Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | Paulina Lake Boating | Paulina Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District | North Wickiup Boating | Wickiup Reservoir | Yes | Yes |
| Crescent Ranger District | Crescent Lake Day Use | Crescent Lake | Yes | No (Dock installation not feasible due to low water levels) |
| Crescent Ranger District | Spring Day Use | Crescent Lake | Yes | No (Dock installation not feasible due to low water levels) |
| Crescent Ranger District | Princess Creek Day Use | Odell Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Crescent Ranger District | Sunset Cove Day Use (Permanent Dock) | Odell Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Crescent Ranger District | Trapper Creek Day Use | Odell Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Sisters Ranger District | Blue Bay Boating | Suttle Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Sisters Ranger District | Link Creek Boating | Suttle Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Sisters Ranger District | Perry South Boating & Picnic Area | Lake Billy Chinook | Yes | Yes |
| Sisters Ranger District | South Shore Boating | Suttle Lake | Yes | Yes |
| Sisters Ranger District | Suttle Lake Boating | Suttle Lake | Yes | Yes |
West Bend Area: Trail, Road & Area Closures (2025)
The Forest Service is experiencing increased violations of trail closure areas. Trail closures are designed to keep the optimal amount of trail mileage open for recreationists during this work. However, if users continue disregarding the closures, the closures will have to be moved further out from the work area.