Water Activities
There are abundant opportunities for swimming and motorized & non-motorized boating on the lakes and waterways in Deschutes National Forest. Places to waterski and windsurf also exist.
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South Shore Boating Site
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This is a popular day use area with several picnic sites.This boat launch is on Suttle Lake.There is a campground adjacent to this boat ramp.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires…
South Shore Campground
Site Open
South Shore is one of three campgrounds located on the south side of Suttle Lake. There is a boat launch within this campground.Find a map of this campground here.
South Twin Day Use Area
The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma encountered groundwater resulting in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled…
South Twin Lake
The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma-encountered groundwater resulting in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled…
South Twin Lake Campground
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The campground at South Twin Lake offers opportunities for fishing. The lake is screened by heavy forest, and generally stays relatively windless and calm.Find a map of this campground here.There…
Sparks Lake
This site will stretch your capability to focus only on wildlife. Approximately 370 acres of lake wetland are surrounded by another 360 acres of meadow, marsh, or stream wetlands. The spectacular…
Sparks Lake Day Use Area
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This site includes a boat launch, picniciking area, and the Sparks Lake Trail around part of Sparks Lake. There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites. The paved interpretive…
Spring Boat Launch
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Located on popular Crescent Lake, this site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. There are a few day use sites in this area for individuals wishing to…
Spring Campground
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On Crescent Lake, vegetation in this campground is widely spaced giving it an open and sunny character. The sites are flat and large. Waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, sunning, hiking, mountain…
Sunset Cove Boat Launch
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This site provides 5 first come, first served boat slips and a nice rock jetty perfect for fishing for large lake trout. There's also an accessible pier with a handrail.The site also features a fish…