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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Lava Lake Boating Site
Site Open
A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground. There are docks available at this boating site.
Lava Lake Campground
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Lava Lake Campground is popular with campers as the lower elevation lodgepole pine stands offer great screening between sites. This campground is located next to Lava Lake, and this site offers…
Link Creek Boating Site
This boating site provides access to Suttle Lake within Link Creek Campground and near Suttle Lake Picnic Site.
Link Creek Campground
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Link Creek Campground is located next to Suttle Lake offering hiking opportunities in the summer and cross country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities in the winter.There is a boat launch within…
Little Cove Boat-In Campground
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Little Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date.Little Cove is one of the three boat-in only campgrounds on the north side…
Little Crater Boating Site
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Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano. This collapsed crater or caldera is the result of more than 500,000 years of volcanic activity. This lake relies on rain, snowmelt,…
Little Crater Campground
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Little Crater Campground has 49 campsites located on or within a minute walk to the water. The sites are ample sized and most are good for both tents or RV and trailers. There is an RV dump station…
Little Crater Day Use Site
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Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano. This collapsed crater or caldera is the result of more than 500,000 years of volcanic activity. This lake relies on rain, snowmelt,…
Little Cultus Boating Site
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Little Cultus Lake is a 175-acre lake nestled in the pines a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway. With good fishing for rainbow and brook trout, Little Cultus is a great place to take the family…
Little Cultus Campground
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Little Cultus Lake has a gentle sloping bottom with opportunities for wading and swimming. Hiking and mountain biking are other nearby recreation opportunities.There is a boat launch area within…