Deschutes NF - Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Recreation Sites
Arlies Rock/North Gateway Information Viewpoint
This site provides information for the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and access to a short interpretive trail.
Aspen Day Use Area
This site accesses the Deschutes River as well access to the Deschutes River Trail. There is a boat launch at this day use area, picnic tables and a restroom.Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes…
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District Office
Site Open
Located in Bend, Oregon, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District Office offers forest information, permits, passes and maps.
Benham Falls West Day Use / Trailhead
This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail. A trail goes approximately 50 yards down to a viewing platform overlooking scenic Benham Falls. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads…
Besson Picnic Area
Near Sunriver, this small picnic area is along the Deschutes River. There is a boat ramp at this location. There is an accessible restroom and picnic tables.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this…
Big Eddy Trailhead
This is a beautiful site to take photos of the Big Eddy rapids! This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail . The parking lot has a toilet and a picnic table. Dogs must be on leash at…
Big River Boating Site
This is rustic site with no amenties except great access to fishing!Boat fishing or drift fishing are the best methods for catching brown, rainbow and brook trout or whitefish at this site.There is…
Big River Campground/Big River Group
Site Open
Big River Campground is located close to Sunriver, OR. It is a great place for a summer outing and spending time on the Deschutes River.  A group site, located across the road from the main…
Bull Bend Boating Site
The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically…
Bull Bend Campground
Site Open
The access road is gravel/dirt you may want to drive slowly if you are in an RV or trailer, but your short drive off the road will be worthwhile. The campground is located on about 10 acres of land…