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.
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
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.
Dillon Falls Day Use Area
This area offers a great summer setting for picnicking and viewing Dillon Falls along the Deschutes River. This site offers access to the Deschutes River Trail as well as a boat ramp into the…
Driftwood Campground
Site Closed
Driftwood Campground is located adjacent to Three Creek Lake.There is a primitive boat ramp on the east shore of Three Creek Lake for non-motorized boating access.Find a map of this campground here.
East Davis Lake Campground
Site Open
East Davis is located on the east side of Odell Creek where it enters Davis Lake, and has been a popular fly fishing lake. It is also known for its wildlife, wildflowers, bird watching…
East Lake
East Lake is a popular recreation lake in a setting of wooded shorelines, sandy beaches and brilliant blue-green water. The lake is one of two exceptional trout lakes nestled in the caldera of the…
East Lake Boating Site
East Lake is situated in the Newberry Caldera and is fed by snowmelt and underground springs.This boat launch is on the southwest side of East Lake within the East Lake Campground and has a paved…
East Lake Campground
Site Closed
Most sites in this campground are either on the lake or no more than a couple minute walk away. There are opportunities for bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing and boating. There are nearby…