Hiking
Day hiking trails and backpacking opportunities abound in Deschutes National Forest!
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Crater Butte Trailhead
The Crater Butte Trailhead provides parking and access to the Diamond Peak Wilderness via the Crater Butte Trail #44.
Crater Ditch Trailhead
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…
Crescent Lake Campground
Site Closed
The campground is located on a small hill overlooking the Crescent Lake. Yurts are available year around at this campground. Crescent Lake Resort is just across the dam from the campground and…
Deer Lake Trailhead
This small, primitive trailhead offers parking north of Little Cultus Lake and access to multiple trails and lakes, most notably the Deer Lake Trail (frequently used to connect to the Cultus Lake…
Deschutes NF-Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Snow-capped peaks, rivers, lakes, wildlife, and trails in this high desert area makes for some of the best recreation in Oregon. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and riding…
Deschutes NF-Cascade Lakes Area
Beautiful high lake country of the Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes NF-Crescent Area
Site Open
Quiet and remote area of the Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes NF-Fort Rock Area
Site Open
East side of the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest.
Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Near the beautiful town of Sisters and the Metolius River on the Deschutes National Forest.
Devils Lake Campground
Site Closed
This campground offers ten hike-in, tent-only sites. Site parking is at the South Sisters/Devils Lake Trailhead. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites.This campground is a gateway to the…