Deschutes NF - Cascade Lakes Area
Recreation Sites
Beach Picnic Area
Site Closed
This site is located on the shores of Elk Lake and has stunning views of South Sister. During the summer months it is a popular location to enjoy a sandy beach, swim and picnic.PLEASE…
Big Cove Boat-In Campground
Site Open
Big Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date.There is a composting toilet at this facility.WHERE TO PARK: There is a parking…
Broken Top Trailhead
The access road for this trailhead (Forest Road 370 to Forest Road 380, past Todd Lake) is very rugged, and high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles are HIGHLY recommended. This is a heavily used…
Browns Crossing Wildlife Viewing Site
Site Open
An over-water wooden viewing platform is located on the south side of a concrete bridge that spans the Deschutes River. The bridge's south lane has a pedestrian walkway also useful for over-water…
Browns Mountain Boating Site
Site Open
Browns Mountain Boating Site is an unimproved (not concrete) boat launch access point to Crane Prairie Reservoir. This site is located on the south side of the reservoir near the dam.
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station
Site Closed
Located just past mile post seven on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station serves as a gateway to some of the most popular trails, lakes and recreation areas on the…
Corral Swamp Trailhead
This trailhead has a small parking area near Benchmark Butte Trail and provides access to Three Sisters Wilderness and Corral Swamp Trail #8.Corral Swamp Trail #8 enters the Three Sisters…
Cow Meadow Campground
Site Open
This campground features a large grassy meadow with mostly lodgepole pine trees providing shade. It is right on the river, but close to Crane Prairie Reservoir. The campground is situated where Snow…
Crane Prairie Boating Site
This is home of the famous “cranebows,” Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon. Osprey, bald eagles, and many waterfowl frequent the…
Crane Prairie Campground
Site Open
This is a large campground with multiple camping loops on the east shore of the Crane Prairie Reservoir and offers outstanding fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Crane…