Picnicking

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…

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…

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…

Near Sunriver, this small picnic area is along the Deschutes River.  There is a boat ramp at this location. There is an accessible restroom and picnic tables.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this…

This shallow launch provides access to Suttle Lake at the slow speed (10mph) end of the lake.  Large craft are not reccommended.There is a campground adjacent to the boat launch.Recreation Fee…

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.

Camp Sherman Campground is the first campground that you come to after going through the town of Camp Sherman in the Metolius Basin.Find a map of this campground here.

This platform is next to the Metolius River at the Camp Sherman Store and offers opportunities to view the fish. There are interpretive signs to learn more about the Metolius ecosystem.

This area receives a high amount of use. It provides a gravel beach and is an excellent swimming area.This site is on Suttle Lake and is operated and maintained by Suttle Lake Resort.

This area is a popular birding site.This is not a highly used area for recreationists. There is a small parking lot and toilet at this site.