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Day hiking trails and backpacking opportunities abound in Deschutes National Forest!

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Allen Springs Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This facility has 16 sites that are nestled along the Metolius River. The circular shape of the campground means most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RVs. Allen Springs…

Allingham Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Allingham Campground is located next to the Metolius River. The campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped…

Aspen Day Use Area

Site Open
Hiking Biking Water Activities
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…

Bear Valley Trailhead

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Bear Valley Trailhead provides access to:Metolius-Windigo Trail #99Rockpile Lake Trails #4005You will enter Mt. Jefferson Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are…

Benham Falls East Day Use & Trailhead

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Biking Water Activities
This day use area is located in a beautiful stand of old growth ponderosa pines on the edge of a riparian area. There are several picnic tables and access to the Deschutes River Trail which leaves…

Benham Falls West Day Use & Trailhead

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Biking
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…

Big Eddy Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Biking Water Activities
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 all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail…

Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
At a mere 1300 years old, the Big Obsidian Flow is the youngest lava flow in Oregon. A one-mile interpretive trail climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black glass) and pumice…

Black Butte Trailhead

Hiking
This trailhead provides access to Black Butte Trail and has a very small parking lot with limited capacity. This is a very busy trailhead in the summer with many vehicles and hikers.Recreation Fee…

Black Crater Trailhead

Hiking
The Black Crater Trailhead provides access to Black Crater Trail #4058 within the Three Sisters Wilderness.The trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead.…

Last updated March 26th, 2025