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Deschutes NF - Cascade Lakes Area

Recreation Sites

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Crane Prairie Reservoir

Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
This is one of central Oregon's premier wildlife viewing sites because it attracts so many nesting and/or migrating birds. The relatively shallow reservoir was originally dammed to store irrigation…

Crane Prairie Resort

Resort located on the shores of Crane Prairie Reservoir.The Crane Prairie Resort is located on National Forest Land and operates under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. For…

Crater Creek Ditch

Outdoor Science and Learning
This roadside route starts at Todd Lake and ends at the west terminus of Forest Road 378. You'll pass through a variety of forest types traveling to this site including shady forests of thick-trunked…

Crater Ditch Trailhead

Hiking
This is an alternative trailhead to the 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…

Cultus Corral Horse Camp

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping
Located just a short distance from Cultus Creek, the Cultus Corral Horse Camp is designed for horse campers who wish to visit the Cascade Lakes area.Check out a map of this campground here.Horse…

Cultus Lake

Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Cultus Lake is a popular lake in a beautiful setting and is wellknown for producing trophy size lake trout (mackinaw). Many lake trout in the 10 lb. range are taken each season. A 17.5 lb. lake trout…

Cultus Lake Boating Site

Site Open
Water Activities
Cultus Lake is a natural glacier-formed lake.  This is a recreational lake and is popular for water skiing, sailing, jet skiing, and boating.There is a large paved parking area with a dock and two…

Cultus Lake Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high speed motorized water craft. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing,…

Cultus Lake Day Use Area

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities
This is a popular destination for swimming and picnicking near the crystal clear water of Cultus Lake.There is no trail access from this day use area.There are toilets and picnic tables and a…

Last updated March 26th, 2025