Recreation Region: Deschutes NF - Cascade Lakes Area
Ray Atkeson Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Ray Atkeson Loop Trail which offers beautiful views of South Sister and Sparks Lake.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include:
- Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
- Day ePass ($5)
- National Forest Day Pass ($5)
- Annual Pass ($30)
- Local Pass
- Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) (Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites ONLY in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, and Siuslaw National Forest)
- Interagency Passes
- 4th Grade Interagency Pass (free for current fourth graders)
- Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
- Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80)
- Interagency Annual Senior Pass ($20)
- Interagency Access Pass (free)
- Interagency Annual Military Pass (free)
- Gold Star Family Voucher (free)
Recreation Fee Area: $5/vehicle/day
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.013487
Longitude: -121.736897
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel west on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46) for 26 miles, then travel south on Forest Road 400 for 1 mile to the Ray Atkeson Trailhead/Sparks Lake Boatramp.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
