Deschutes National Forest - Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead

Dogs need to be on-leash on trails in the Three Sisters Wilderness (Green Lakes, Moraine Lakes,

Dogs need to be on-leash in Three Sisters Wilderness on: Green Lakes, Moraine Lakes, South Sister, Soda Creek, Todd Lake and Crater Ditch Trails, from July 15 to September 15.

Area Status: Open

Provides hiker and horse access to:

Three Sisters Wilderness via

A non-wilderness trail leads through the forest to Quinn Meadow Horse Camp, passing some interesting lava formations. Facilities are available for equestrians.

Parking area is near Devils Lake. There is a small, walk-in campground at this trailhead with ten sites. There is no fee for this campground, but a recreation pass is required for parking.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Acceptable passes include:

$5 Day Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Interagency Annual Pass
Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age)
Interagency Access Pass
Interagency Military Pass
Every Kid in a Park Pass
Northwest Forest ePass

At a Glance

Fees	Free PERMIT required Memorial Day through October 31: self-issue wilderness permit available at the trailhead. Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the wilderness. Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock. Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water. Pack in / Pack out! “Take only pictures, leave only footprints”—please refrain from cutting, damaging or gathering vegetation or other forest items, i.e. rocks, etc. Please bury human waste 6-8” deep and at least 200’ away from water.
Permit Info:	Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from Memorial Day Weekend until Oct. 31. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead.
Open Season:	July
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Wilderness restrictions apply Maps of areas where special restrictions apply: Dog leash restrictions, Camp Chambers, Green Lakes, Matthieu and Golden Lakes, Moraine Lakes, Sisters Mirror Lakes area.
Closest Towns:	Bend, OR
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Passes:	Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment
Information Center:	Bend Fort-Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest