Hiking

Like the other campgrounds on the Metolius, Allen Springs is located amongst towering Ponderosa Pines, on a turn of the Metolius River that broadens the river view. Most of the campsites are better…

Allingham Campground is located next to the Metolius River.Find a map of this campground here.

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 provides access to:Metolius-Windigo Trail #99Rockpile Lake Trails #4005You will enter Mt. Jefferson Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…