Picnicking
There are numerous picnicking areas in Deschutes National Forest. Crescent Lake does have a group picnicking area.
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Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is a popular recreation lake in a setting of wooded shorelines, sandy beaches and brilliant blue-green water. In addition to fishing for kokanee, lake trout, rainbow and brown trout,…
Cultus Lake Day Use Area
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…
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-Sisters-Metolius Area
Near the beautiful town of Sisters and the Metolius River on the Deschutes National Forest.
Head of Jack Creek Trailhead
This is a short trail that loops through the headwater springs of Jack Creek.
Head of the Metolius Observation Site
This site at the head of Metolius Springs offers great scenery and interpretative signs.There is a parking area and a 1/8th of a mile paved trail to the Head of the Metolius.
Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site
This interpretive site is situated in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The landscape was formed by various lava flows and includes many tree molds that were created as the lava burned through…
Lava Lands Visitor Center
Site Closed
Lava Lands Visitor Center is the interpretive hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Friendly rangers will help orient you to the Monument using our 3D topographic map. Visit our state of the…